Author: Thomas Hesslenberg
2 February 2026
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Thomas Hesslenberg
The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 2, 2026, Page(s) 33
https://doi.org/10.56330/GSBB2453
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/GSBB2453
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