Fractal geometry in structural analysis problems: A variational formulation for fractured bodies with non-monotone interface conditions

Chaos, Solitons and Fractals

Volumn 8, Issue 2 SPEC. ISS., 1997, Pages 269-285

  Mistakidis, E S ^a  

^a ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI   (Greece)

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EID: 0006583146     PISSN: 09600779     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/s0960-0779(96)00052-5     Document Type: Article

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