Observing the Behavior of the Polyethylene Pipes Subjected to Radial Stress

Eugen Avrigean

Abstract: The present paper aims to observe the way in which the polyethylene pipe is deformed when acted upon by a radial stress caused by a mechanical squeeze off tool, in order to avoid that the thickness reduction in the contact area should cause a fracture in the future.

Keywords: polyethylene, stresses and strains