Polystyrene Strength Models
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Abstract
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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