Deformability and strengh of expanded polystyrene (EPS) under short-term shear loading

Data obtained in investigating the ultimate strength and deformability of expanded polystyrene under short-term shear loading according to EN 12090 are discussed. Linear regression equations are used for describing the ultimate shear strength and modulus in relation to the density of EPS. A correlat...

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Published inMechanics of composite materials Vol. 43; no. 1; pp. 85 - 94
Main Authors Gnip, I. J., Veyelis, S. A., Kersulis, V. I., Vaitkus, S. I.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.01.2007
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Summary:Data obtained in investigating the ultimate strength and deformability of expanded polystyrene under short-term shear loading according to EN 12090 are discussed. Linear regression equations are used for describing the ultimate shear strength and modulus in relation to the density of EPS. A correlation is found to exist between the ultimate strength of EPS and its density and specimen thickness. An empirical dependence between the shear modulus and density of EPS is established. The strains corresponding to the conditional limit of proportionality and to the ultimate shear strength of EPS in short-term loading are determined.
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ISSN:0191-5665
1573-8922
DOI:10.1007/s11029-007-0009-z