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Computation of craze surface stresses in high impact polystyrene

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The finite element method is used to compute surface stresses for a craze in high impact polystyrene (HIPS) and the results are compared with those obtained using a distributed dislocation stress analysis. There is very good agreement between the stress profiles for the major portion of the craze length. The estimates differ in the craze tip region where calculated stresses are very sensitive to small changes in the displacement profile.

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  1. School of Manufacturing Studies and Mechanical Engineering, North East London Polytechnic, Longbridge Road, RM8 2AS, Dagenham, Essex, UK

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Bevan, L. Computation of craze surface stresses in high impact polystyrene. Polymer Bulletin 10, 187–190 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00275855

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