Polystyrene Strength Models

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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

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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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2005)
Section
Original Research Articles

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