Weight Optimization of Large Scale Sandwich Structures with Acoustic and Mechanical Constraints

Journal of Sandwich Structures and Materials

Volumn 5, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 253-266

  Wennhage, Per ^a  

^a ROYAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (Sweden)

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EID: 84990319592     PISSN: 10996362     EISSN: 15307972     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1099636203005003003     Document Type: Article

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