Parametric and mechanical characterization of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) using rotational moulding technology

Sadhana - Academy Proceedings in Engineering Sciences

Volumn 39, Issue 3, 2014, Pages 625-635

  Ramkumar, P L ^a   Kulkarni, D M ^a   Chaudhari, V V ^a  

^a Department of Mechanical Engineering Birla Institute of Science Pilani Goa Campus ^*  (India)

Author keywords

fracture characteristics; LLDPE; mechanical properties; process parameters; Rotational moulding

Indexed keywords

CHARACTERIZATION; FRACTURE MECHANICS; LINEAR LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENES; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; PRESSURE CONTROL; ROTATIONAL MOLDING;

FRACTURE BEHAVIOUR; FRACTURE CHARACTERISTICS; FRACTURE CHARACTERIZATION; LINEAR LOW-DENSITY POLYTHENE; LITERATURE REVIEWS; MANUFACTURING DEFECTS; MECHANICAL CHARACTERIZATIONS; PROCESS PARAMETERS;

FRACTURE;

EID: 84903584559     PISSN: 02562499     EISSN: 09737677     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12046-013-0223-4     Document Type: Review

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