Inelastic Flexural Behaviour and Ductility Characteristics of Steel-Encased Composite Beams Incorporating Normal and High-Strength Concrete Under Out-of-Plane Actions: Nonlinear Finite Element Investigation
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cee-2027-0023 | Journal eISSN: 2199-6512 (formerly 1336-5835) | Journal ISSN: 1336-5835
Language: English
Submitted on: May 24, 2026
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Published on: Oct 16, 2026
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