At the end of the course the students will learn
- A review of Newtonian fluid mechanics.
- Constitutive equations for non-Newtonian fluids.
- Solution of non-Newtonian problems.
- Quantitative analysis of plastics processing methods, such as extrusion, calendering, fiber spinning, tubular film blowing, and injection molding.
- Qualitatively descriptions of other plastics processing methods