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Discussion of Different Formulas for the Same Quantities Within a Catenary–Based Overhead Line Design in the International Literature Cover

Discussion of Different Formulas for the Same Quantities Within a Catenary–Based Overhead Line Design in the International Literature

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|May 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bhee-2026-0023 | Journal eISSN: 2566-3151 | Journal ISSN: 2566-3143
Language: English
Submitted on: Nov 19, 2024
Accepted on: Mar 11, 2025
Published on: May 29, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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