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In this paper a mathematical model based on the finite element method is presented to predict the strain field and the roll-force during hot strip rolling process. The model is capable to predict the effect of various factors such as work hardening of rolled metal, variation of temperature during hot rolling, rolling speed, and friction on the
strain field within the rolled metal. To verify the validity of the model, a comparison was made between the theoretical and the experimental results of hot rolling of steel strip. A good agreement was found between the two sets of results.