Adaptive Crack Modeling with Interface Solid Elements for Plain and Fiber Reinforced Concrete Structures.
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SUBMITTER: Zhan Y
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5551814 | biostudies-other | 2017 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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