Thermomechanical Analysis of the Effects of Water Distribution on Cracks during Vertical Continuous Casting under Soft Reduction Conditions

Figure 16

Comparison of the first principal stress at 6 mm below the narrow surface under different water distribution schemes. (a) Outlet of zone 2. (b) Outlet of zone 3. (c) Outlet of zone 4. (d) Outlet of zone 5. (e) Outlet of zone 6. (f) Outlet of zone 7.

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