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Numerical study of liquid crystal elastomers by a mixed finite element method
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spellingShingle | LUO, C., CALDERER, M. C., European Journal of Applied Mathematics, Numerical study of liquid crystal elastomers by a mixed finite element method, Applied Mathematics |
title | Numerical study of liquid crystal elastomers by a mixed finite element method |
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