Mode Mixity and Crack Tip Yield Zones in TSD Sandwich Specimens with PVC Foam Core

Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials

Volumn 4, Issue 2, 2002, Pages 141-155

  Viana, Gilmer M ^a   Carlsson, Leif A ^a  

^a Florida Atlantic University   (United States)

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EID: 84990348188     PISSN: 10996362     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1099636202004002703     Document Type: Article

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