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Mechanical performance of lap joints of flat roof waterproofing membranes subjected to artificial weathering

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  1. MSc Construction (IST), Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa (ISEL), Lisbon, Portugal

    M. Gonçalves (Auxiliary Professor)

  2. National Laboratory of Civil Engineering (LNEC), Lisbon, Portugal

    J. G. Lopes (Senior Research Officer)

  3. Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), Technical University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

    J. de Brito (Full Professor)

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Gonçalves, M., Lopes, J.G. & de Brito, J. Mechanical performance of lap joints of flat roof waterproofing membranes subjected to artificial weathering. Exp Tech 35, 21–28 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-1567.2009.00598.x

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