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Predicting the Creep Behavior of High Density Polyethylene Geogrid Using Stepped Isothermal Method

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Yeo, SS., Hsuan, Y.G. (2009). Predicting the Creep Behavior of High Density Polyethylene Geogrid Using Stepped Isothermal Method. In: Martin, J.W., Ryntz, R.A., Chin, J., Dickie, R.A. (eds) Service Life Prediction of Polymeric Materials. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-84876-1_13

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