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Maynard's industrial engineering handbook / Kjell B. Zandin, editor in chief. 5th ed.
p. cm.
Includes index.

1. Industrial engineering Handbooks, manuals, etc. I. Title: Industrial engineering handbook. II. Maynard, Harold Bright, date.
III. Zandin, Kjell B., date.

T56.M39 2001
658.5 dc21

00-046286

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