Bending of biomimetic scale covered beams under discrete non-periodic engagement

@article{Ali2018BendingOB,
  title={Bending of biomimetic scale covered beams under discrete non-periodic engagement},
  author={Hessein Ali and Hossein Ebrahimi and Hossein Ebrahimi},
  journal={International Journal of Solids and Structures},
  year={2018}
}
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