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Load Application and Techniques of Measurement

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We now review the more suitable methods of applying loads to the models.

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Fumagalli, E. (1973). Load Application and Techniques of Measurement. In: Statical and Geomechanical Models. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-8317-5_3

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