Optimization of Sandwich Beams for Concentrated Loads

Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials

Volumn 4, Issue 3, 2002, Pages 273-293

  Swanson, Stephen R ^a   Kim, Jongman ^a  

^a Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering   (United States)

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EID: 84990366385     PISSN: 10996362     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1099636202004003139     Document Type: Article

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