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Orientation of polymers in die-drawing with superimposed transverse shear deformations
thesis
posted on 2018-01-09, 10:11 authored by Shaun M. MannellFor polymer materials to compete with metals in engineering applications, they must possess
adequate mechanical properties. Some crystalline plastics are able to offer enhanced
properties but these tend to be very expensive. Often a viable alternative is to modify
commodity polymers through further processing techniques which introduce molecular
orientation, thereby producing high modulus polymers. [Continues.]
Funding
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Bridon PLC.
History
School
- Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering
Department
- Materials
Publisher
© Shaun MannellPublisher statement
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1997Notes
A Doctoral Thesis. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy at Loughborough University.Language
- en