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Analytical and finite element analysis of stress concentration factors for polyvinylchloride reinforced with different types of short fibers

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|Mar 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/msp-2026-0003 | Journal eISSN: 2083-134X | Journal ISSN: 2083-1331
Language: English
Page range: 30 - 49
Submitted on: Dec 11, 2024
Accepted on: Jan 15, 2026
Published on: Mar 17, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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