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Finite element modelling and analysis of a reinforced concrete beam bridge structure

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|May 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17512/bozpe.2026.15.03 | Journal eISSN: 2544-963X | Journal ISSN: 2299-8535
Language: English
Published on: May 19, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

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