The effect of an oxidative environment on HDPE morphology and mechanical performance
were studied. Extruded HDPE film samples of thickness (~ 70 μm)(as-extruded and heat …

In this research, a test arrangement was designed and implemented that allows for fatigue
crack growth testing in chlorinated water utilizing a conventional electro-dynamic testing …

In this work, the fracture of spin coated SU-8 epoxy thin films was investigated under mode I
loading using in situ optical experiments on specimens with double edge notched tensile …

Polymeric materials used in solar-thermal applications are exposed to superimposed
mechanical (eg, system pressure) and environmental (eg, temperature and environmental …

In most parts of the world. Thermal technologies are mainly relied upon to provide the heat
needs of various household, residential and solar applications. This study reviews the …

Este artículo presenta una investigación descriptiva–documental que pretende dar una
visión sobre la situación actual de los estudios experimentales de mecánica de fractura …

Polypropylene (PP) is increasingly considered as a material choice for pressurized
components in solar-thermal systems. In these systems, the materials are exposed to …

High density polyethylene is commonly used for plastic pipes because of its corrosion
resistance and low cost compared with metals. In pi** applications, disinfectants added to …