Deformability of expanded polystyrene under short-term compression

The results obtained in an experimental investigation of deformability of expanded polystyrene (EPS) under short-term compression are presented. The density of EPS varied from 13 to 28 kg/m. The method of design of experiments was used to determine the elastic modulus and the ultimate strain (corres...

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Published inMechanics of composite materials Vol. 43; no. 5; pp. 433 - 444
Main Authors Gnip, I. J., Vaitkus, S. I., Kersulis, V. I., Veyelis, S. A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.09.2007
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Summary:The results obtained in an experimental investigation of deformability of expanded polystyrene (EPS) under short-term compression are presented. The density of EPS varied from 13 to 28 kg/m. The method of design of experiments was used to determine the elastic modulus and the ultimate strain (corresponding to the end of quasi-linear deformability) under compression stresses operating perpendicularly and parallel to the faces of EPS products. A graphical interpretation of the models is also presented. Based on the experimental data obtained, it was concluded that the expanded polystyrene was homogeneous in mutually perpendicular planes with respect to its deformability in compression.
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ISSN:0191-5665
1573-8922
DOI:10.1007/s11029-007-0041-z