An investigation into the soil mechanics of land anchors

Journal of Agricultural and Engineering Research

Volumn 63, Issue 1, 1996, Pages 53-59

  Godwin, R J ^a   Wheeler, P N ^a  

^a CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 10444245879     PISSN: 00218634     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1006/jaer.1996.0007     Document Type: Article

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