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The rotational flow of finite amplitude periodic water waves on shear currents. Appl Ocean Res 1998;20(3):163-171. 2. Smith C.E.
Dynamic response of a steel jacket platform subject to measured seafloor earthquake ground accelerations. In: Vugts J.H., editor. BOSS
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