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Aerodynamics of an Unloaded Timber Truck - A CFD Investigation

Journal Article
2016-01-8022
ISSN: 1946-391X, e-ISSN: 1946-3928
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2016-01-8022
Published September 27, 2016 by SAE International in United States
Aerodynamics of an Unloaded Timber Truck - A CFD Investigation
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Citation: Ekman, P., Gardhagen, R., Virdung, T., and Karlsson, M., "Aerodynamics of an Unloaded Timber Truck - A CFD Investigation," SAE Int. J. Commer. Veh. 9(2):217-223, 2016, https://doi.org/10.4271/2016-01-8022.
Language: English

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