Finite element simulation of compression tests on cellular metals

• Main Authors: Oliveira, Branca F. de, Cunda, Luiz A. B. da, Creus, G. J., Oschner, Andreas
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2007
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/8113/1/BFOliveira2007-Finite_Element_Simulation_Compression_Test.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/8113/

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