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Numerical Investigation of the Undrained Compression and Pull-Out Capacity of Suction Foundations in Clay Cover

Numerical Investigation of the Undrained Compression and Pull-Out Capacity of Suction Foundations in Clay

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/pomr-2015-0044 | Journal eISSN: 2083-7429 | Journal ISSN: 1233-2585
Language: English
Page range: 126 - 135
Published on: Oct 15, 2015
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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