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Structural Optimization of a Pickup Frame Combining Thickness, Shape and Feature Parameters for Lightweighting

Journal Article
05-11-03-0018
ISSN: 1946-3979, e-ISSN: 1946-3987
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/05-11-03-0018
Published August 08, 2018 by SAE International in United States
Structural Optimization of a Pickup Frame Combining Thickness, Shape and Feature Parameters for Lightweighting
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Citation: Liang, J., Powers, J., and Stevens, S., "Structural Optimization of a Pickup Frame Combining Thickness, Shape and Feature Parameters for Lightweighting," SAE Int. J. Mater. Manf. 11(3):183-192, 2018, https://doi.org/10.4271/05-11-03-0018.
Language: English

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