Advanced Rubber Technology
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Rubber Technology | MMT505 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Şeyda POLAT
Assistant Prof. Dr. Serap GÜMÜŞ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Listing the rubber raw materials.
2) Selecting rubber reinforcing materials.
3) Designing the formulation of rubber compounds.
4) Preparing the rubber compounds.
5) Explaining the physical properties.
6) Explaining the dynamical-mechanical properties.
7) Defining the shaping.
8) Optimizing the compound properties according to the service conditions.
9) Explaining the analytical methods.
10) Explaining the effects of rubber technology onenvironment.
11) Evaluating the latest developments in rubber technology.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||
| 1 | Middle | Low | High | |
| 2 | Middle | Low | High | |
| 3 | Middle | Low | High | |
| 4 | Middle | Low | High | |
| 5 | Middle | Low | High | |
| 6 | Middle | Low | High | |
| 7 | Middle | Low | High | |
| 8 | Middle | Low | High | |
| 9 | Middle | Low | High | |
| 10 | Middle | Low | High | |
| 11 | Middle | Low | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Polymer Materials
Course Contents
Rubber raw materials, Rubber reinforcing materials, Formulation of rubber compounds, Preparation of rubber compounds, Physical properties, Dynamical-mechanical properties, Shaping, Curing (Vulcanization), Optimization of the compound properties according to the service conditions, Analytical methods, Rubber technology and environment, Latest developments in rubber technology.
Weekly Schedule
1) Rubber raw materials2) Rubber reinforcing materials
3) Formulation of rubber compounds
4) Preparation of rubber compounds
5) Preparation of rubber compounds
6) Physical properties
7) Dynamical-mechanical properties
8) Midterm Exam
9) Shaping
10) Curing (Vulcanization)
11) Optimization of the compound properties according to the service conditions
12) Analytical methods
13) Rubber technology and environment
14) Latest developments in rubber technology
15) Latest developments in rubber technology
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required