Three-Point Bending and Cohesive Zone Analysis of Resistance-Welded Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Polycarbonate to Aluminum 7075 Single-Lap Joints
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/tar-2026-0018 | Journal eISSN: 2545-2835
Language: English
Page range: 125 - 144
Submitted on: Jul 8, 2026
Accepted on: Sep 1, 2026
Published on: Sep 28, 2026
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