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

Figure 17

Comparison of the first principal stress at the narrow surface symmetric plane 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.

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