Structural Optimization and Weight Reduction of a Belt Conveyor Supporting Frame Using Analytical and Finite Element Methods
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Language: English
Page range: 511 - 520
Submitted on: May 1, 2026
Accepted on: Jul 1, 2026
Published on: Aug 6, 2026
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