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Test Protocols for Motorcoach Fire Safety

Journal Article
2015-01-1381
ISSN: 1946-3995, e-ISSN: 1946-4002
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2015-01-1381
Published April 14, 2015 by SAE International in United States
Test Protocols for Motorcoach Fire Safety
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Citation: Huczek, J. and Stephenson, R., "Test Protocols for Motorcoach Fire Safety," SAE Int. J. Passeng. Cars - Mech. Syst. 8(2):556-564, 2015, https://doi.org/10.4271/2015-01-1381.
Language: English

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