Influence of internal pressure equalization on static quantities in climatically loaded insulating glass units
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2026-0008 | Journal eISSN: 2720-6947 (formerly 1899-0142) | Journal ISSN: 1899-0142
Language: English
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Submitted on: Jul 8, 2025
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