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Evaluation of material variation in composite laminates by acoustic wave parameters

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Liao, K., Tang, B. Evaluation of material variation in composite laminates by acoustic wave parameters. Exp Tech 15, 26–31 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-1567.1991.tb01209.x

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