A finite element assessment of clamping effects in composite bolted joints

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering

Volumn 203, Issue 1, 1989, Pages 39-45

  Arnold, W S ^a   Marshall, I H ^a   Wood, J ^a  

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EID: 0007226553     PISSN: 09544100     EISSN: 20413025     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/PIME_PROC_1989_203_052_01     Document Type: Review

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