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Kasaei, A., Aziz, N., Delgoshaei, A., Tahir, S & Rezanoori, A. (2021). Optimum gas tank locating in van vehicle – front and side crash analysis consideration for passenger safety.Engineering Solid Mechanics, 9(2), 177-220.
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