1. UV Degradation of Polymer Structure
Polymeric construction materials
Light weight
Low cost
Flexibility
Once exposed to sunlight
Sunlight degradation (surface cracking)
The Project focusses on
UV degradation mechanism
Effect of UV on lifecycle performance of polymeric structure
Computer simulation technique (ABAQUS), particularly crack growth modeling
Polyethylene water tank[1]
Fine cracks within the tank wall[1]
UV effect on polymer ductility
Crack growth modeling (ABAQUS)
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