Analysis of Deflection Behavior in Tapered Cantilever Composite Girders with Corrugated Steel Webs
By: Wenge Hu, Zite Li, Wensen Lai and Xingzhen Zang
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Submitted on: Jan 16, 2026
Accepted on: Feb 25, 2026
Published on: May 23, 2026
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