Table 3 Calibrated linear and quadratic regression models of compressive properties in terms of RHA content.

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Independent variable (x)

Dependent variable (y1,2,3,4)

Linear model

Quadratic model

RHA content (wt%)

Ultimate stress (MPa)

\(\:y=0.05x+2.08\)

\(\:y=-0.0053{x}^{2}+0.16x+1.77\)

Young’s modulus (MPa)

\(\:y=-0.53x+130.82\)

\(\:y=-0.15{x}^{2}+2.51x+122\)

Yield stress (MPa)

\(\:y\:=\:0.05x+1.86\)

\(\:y\:=\:-0.0035{x}^{2}+0.12x+1.65\)

Plastic work (J/mm3)

\(\:y=0.0085x+0.34\)

\(\:y=-0.0006{x}^{2}+0.02x+0.31\)