Comparative Laboratory Investigation of Corrosion Processes in Welded and Non-welded Hull Steel Using Acoustic Emission Monitoring and Metallographic Analysis
By: Krzysztof Emilianowicz and Beata Zima
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Language: English
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Published on: Sep 10, 2026
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