Influence of Structural Bracing on Stability and Torsional Resistance of Truss Footbridges
By: I. Chindriș, T. Hoda, M. Iliescu and C. Moga
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Language: English
Page range: 11 - 16
Submitted on: Nov 4, 2025
Accepted on: Jan 20, 2026
Published on: May 21, 2026
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