Polystyrene Strength Models

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By examining simple models we determine the strength of slabs of polystyrene material manufactured under varying mould fill ratio conditions. We then extend the models to determine the strength of material obtained by expanding mixtures of virgin and recycled polystyrene beads.

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Corresponding author: E-mail: fowkes@maths.uwa.edu.au , sphasy@yahoo.cpm

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Fowkes, N. ., & Phasy, S. . (2018). Polystyrene Strength Models. CURRENT APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 303-314.

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Neville Fowkes

Department of Mathematics, University of WA, Australia

Somkiat Phasy

Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, National University of Laos, Vientiane, Lao PDR

Polystyrene Strength Models

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