Information Package / Course Catalogue
Thermoset and Elastomer Technology
Course Code: PLT251
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To teach the student the concepts of the materials, to provide formation on which material will be used according to the material properties and working conditions. To teach detailed information about Rubber Technology and the purpose of the tests in rubber

Course Content

Basic concepts of rubber materials, rubbers and their properties, rubber types, classification of rubbers, commercial rubbers. Includes rubber production, tests applied on it and the latest developments.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Tuba TOP
Learning Outcomes
1.Having general knowledge about rubber
2.To have information about rubber types and their production
3.To know the tests applied to rubbers
4.Understanding the chemical structure of rubber
5.Understanding vulcanization technology
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Elastomer Technology (Rubber Association Publication)
2.Polymer Technology (Gazi Bookstore ISBN: 978-975-8640-35-5)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Rubber (Elastomer) definition; Types and properties of rubber
Week 2 - Theoretical
Chemical structures of rubbers, polymer and monomer concepts
Week 3 - Theoretical
Commercial rubbers (Natural Rubber, SBR, Butadiene Rubber, Butyl Rubber, Neoprene Rubber, Nitrile Rubber ...)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Commercial rubbers (Natural Rubber, SBR, Butadiene Rubber, Butyl Rubber, Neoprene Rubber, Nitrile Rubber ...)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Processing of rubber (Mixing preparation, Rolling, Compression molding, Injection, Extrusion)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Processing of rubber (Mixing preparation, Rolling, Compression molding, Injection, Extrusion)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Processing of rubber (Mixing preparation, Rolling, Compression molding, Injection, Extrusion)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Processing of rubber (Mixing preparation, Rolling, Compression molding, Injection, Extrusion) (Midterm Exam Evaluation)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Rubber material production
Week 10 - Theoretical
Rubber material production
Week 11 - Theoretical
Tests applied to rubber materials (chemical, mechanical, physical)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Tests applied to rubber materials (chemical, mechanical, physical)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Tests applied to rubber materials (chemical, mechanical, physical)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Latest developments in rubber technology
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)80
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
4
4
2
3
2
4
3
2
3
2
OÇ-2
4
4
3
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
OÇ-3
2
2
5
2
2
3
1
1
2
2
OÇ-4
4
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
OÇ-5
4
1
2
2
2
4
3
2
2
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026