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MEEN 360 Quiz: Chapter 16 Solutions

Q1. A stress of 2500 psi is applied to a polymer serving as a fastener in a complex assembly. At a
constant strain, the stress drops to 2000 psi after 200 h. If the stress on the part must remain above 1500
psi in order for the part to function properly, determine the life of the assembly. (10 points)
Stress relaxation: 𝜎 = 𝜎0 𝑒𝑥𝑝( − 𝑡/𝜆)
For first scenario, 𝜎 = 2000 𝑝𝑠𝑖, 𝜎0 = 2500 𝑝𝑠𝑖, 𝑡 = 200 ℎ,
Thus, to solve for 𝜆,

2000 = 2500𝑒 −200/𝜆

𝜆 = 896.3 ℎ
Using 𝜆, solve for t in the second scenario where 𝜎 = 1500 𝑝𝑠𝑖, 𝜎0 = 2500 𝑝𝑠𝑖, 𝜆 = 896.3 ℎ,

1500 = 2500𝑒 −𝑡/896.3

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𝑡 = 457.8 ℎ

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Q2. Describe the relative tendencies of the following polymers to crystallize and explain briefly why.
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a. Polyethylene vs. Polypropylene (5 points)
Polyethylene has smaller side groups (only H) compared to
polypropylene, and is easier to crystalize as it allows for tighter
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packing. Polypropylene has different repeat units making close

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packing difficult, thus reducing crystallization.

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b. Isotactic polypropylene vs. atactic polypropylene (5 points)

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Isotactic polypropylene’s more uniform and consistent arrangement allow for the chain to be
more easily folded and packed compared to the randomly spaced atactic polypropylene. Thus, it
is more likely for isotactic polypropylene to crystalize.
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