Abstract
Physical ageing can cause significant changes of the mechanical properties of unplasticised poly(vinyl chloride) pipes during service life. A model is presented which incorporates these changes and can predict long-term failure times quantitatively, based on short term tests
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
| Event | 14th International Conference on Deformation Yield and Fracture of Polymers, DYFP 2009 - Rolduc, Kerkrade, Netherlands Duration: 6 Apr 2009 → 9 Apr 2009 Conference number: 14 |
Conference
| Conference | 14th International Conference on Deformation Yield and Fracture of Polymers, DYFP 2009 |
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| Abbreviated title | DYFP |
| Country/Territory | Netherlands |
| City | Rolduc, Kerkrade |
| Period | 6/04/09 → 9/04/09 |