journal article·2026-06

Modeling Study on the Mechanical Properties of CFRP Joint Under Hygrothermal Conditions

Hao Li, Gengyi Li, Yuxuan Cui, Yao Wang, Qing Zhao, Zijian Zhang, Shipeng Li, Guoyu Fu

Applied Composite Materials· Volume 33· Issue 3
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