Finite element modeling of compression behavior of extruded polystyrene foam using X-ray tomography

Extruded polystyrene rigid foams have attracted a great attention as a superior load-bearing thermal insulation material since their implementation in building construction. One of the most common application areas of this type of thermal insulation material is under raft foundations, where the foam normally undergoes high levels of compression loads. The purpose of this research is to determine how to simulate and optimize the structural...