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Design principles applied to structural functions of machine components. / French, M. J.
In: Journal of Engineering Design, Vol. 3, No. 3, 1992, p. 229-241.

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French, MJ 1992, 'Design principles applied to structural functions of machine components.', Journal of Engineering Design, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 229-241. https://doi.org/10.1080/09544829208914759

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French, M. J. (1992). Design principles applied to structural functions of machine components. Journal of Engineering Design, 3(3), 229-241. https://doi.org/10.1080/09544829208914759

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French MJ. Design principles applied to structural functions of machine components. Journal of Engineering Design. 1992;3(3):229-241. doi: 10.1080/09544829208914759

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French, M. J. / Design principles applied to structural functions of machine components. In: Journal of Engineering Design. 1992 ; Vol. 3, No. 3. pp. 229-241.

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