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Aero-structural evaluation of kraft paper-reinforced composites for the manufacturing of UAV fuselages and wings using a numerical approach

Cristian Cruzatty, Mateo Narvaez, Edwin Amaguaña, Edgar Cando, Esteban Valencia

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