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Jiang, Mingjin, Yang, Jun (2025) Small-strain shear modulus of granular materials and its dependence on stress states and fabric. Computers and Geotechnics, 183. doi:10.1016/j.compgeo.2025.107183

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TitleSmall-strain shear modulus of granular materials and its dependence on stress states and fabric
JournalComputers and Geotechnics
AuthorsJiang, MingjinAuthor
Yang, JunAuthor
Year2025 (July)Volume183
PublisherElsevier BV
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