Simulation and experimental validation of force controlled compression resin transfer molding

Journal of Composite Materials

Volumn 45, Issue 7, 2011, Pages 815-829

  Verleye, B ^a   Walbran, W A ^a   Bickerton, S ^a   Kelly, P A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND   (New Zealand)

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EID: 85001193377     PISSN: 00219983     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0021998310376110     Document Type: Article

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