Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Year: 2017
Volume: 12
Issue: 9
Page No. 2402 - 2414

A Numerical Study on Optimizing the Geometry and Location of the Openings in Masonry Walls using Finite Element Method

Authors : Hassan Bagheri, Mohammad Safi and Amanallah Shabankareh

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