Tutorial: Introduction to Rheology Fundamentals
The IRIS graphics platform, and its many rheology modules attached, had its beginning at a graduate rheology course at the
University of Massachusetts Amherst; CHE 757, PSE 757, Professor H. Henning Winter,
with the purpose of accessing rheological material functions and models.
Free access to lectures:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-lPlukdqhLIpGz_l7TqFXEbfHHpolTn6
https://space.bilibili.com/1594136529/lists/4559640?type=season
Syllabus
Lecture 01 - Overview of Rheology Course; Rheological Phenomena
Lecture 02 - Rheological Phenomena, Die Flow
Lecture 03 - Definition of Stress and Strain Tensors
Lecture 04 - Examples of Stress and Strain Tensors
Lecture 05 - Stress and Strain Tensor Properties
Lecture 06 - Transient and Steady Shear Flow
Lecture 07 - Shear and Extensional Flow, Temperature Shift, Capillary Flow
Lecture 08 - Capillary and Rotational Shear Rheometers
Lecture 09 - Extensional Rheometry, Linear viscoelasticity
Lecture 10 - Boltzmann Equation, Time-Temperature Superposition, Cox-Merz, Booij-Palmen, Gleissle
Lecture 11 - Relaxation Time Spectrum, Parsimonious Spectrum
Lecture 12 - Creep and Recovery, Molecular Architecture and BSW Spectrum
Lecture 13 - Macromolecular Architecture Dynamics
Lecture 14 - Rheology of Gelation
Lecture 15 - The Critical Gel
Lecture 16 - Gelation of Large Polymers, Reverse Gelation
Lecture 17 - Near Critical Gels, Flow Induced Mixing of Polymer Blends
Lecture 18 - Shear and Extensional Induced Mixing and Demixing
Lecture 19 - Rheological Constitutive Equations
Lecture 20 - Rheological Constitutive Equations for Finite Strain
Lecture 21 - Rheology of Liquid Crystalline Polymers
Lecture 22 - Rheology of Block Copolymers
TUTORIAL: Going All the Way in a Single Day (AWSD)
AWSD philosophy encourages users to treat rheological measurements as a complete scientific workflow. The experiment should not end when the rheometer finishes collecting data. The greatest value comes from immediately combining the measurements with quantitative analysis, clear visualization, and scientific interpretation while the experiment is still fresh in mind. The goal is to extract the information contained in the data and deeply understand what it reveals about the structure, dynamics, and behavior of the material being tested.
The AWSD method consists of three integrated parts:
Experiment Prepare the sample, load it into the rheometer, perform the measurements, and verify that high-quality data have been obtained.
Analysis and Visualization Transfer the data directly onto the IRIS graphics platform for immediate analysis. Determine the relevant rheological parameters, compare the results with appropriate models, and generate informative figures and visual summaries. Well-designed visuals are an essential part of the analysis because they reveal trends, expose unexpected behavior, and communicate results effectively. Analysis tools and procedures are discussed in tutorials below.
Interpretation and Next Steps Use the quantitative results and visualizations to understand the material behavior, evaluate hypotheses, compare with previous experiments, and identify the next experiments or material modifications. Questions that arise during interpretation can often be addressed immediately while the sample, instrument, and experimental conditions are still available.
The AWSD objective is to integrate experiment, analysis, visualization, and interpretation into one continuous workflow. By completing the full cycle on the same day, users gain deeper understanding, make better decisions, and accelerate both research and product development. IRIS is designed to support this integrated approach.
The AWSD objective of IRIS is simple: Go all the way, from experiment to understanding in a single day, directly from Experiment-to-Insight (E2I) .