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Analysis of Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Composites Subjected to Impact Loads By the Bem

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ama-2025-0066 | Journal eISSN: 2300-5319 | Journal ISSN: 1898-4088
Language: English
Page range: 585 - 596
Submitted on: Apr 11, 2025
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Accepted on: Sep 28, 2025
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Published on: Dec 19, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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