Experimental Investigation of Shock Wave Attenuation by Shock-Absorbing Material
By: J. Grune, K. Sempert and T. Jordan
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Language: English
Page range: 182 - 190
Submitted on: Feb 2, 2026
Accepted on: May 19, 2026
Published on: Jun 3, 2026
Published by: KIT Scientific Publishing
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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