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Improvement and predictive modeling of the mechanical performance of waste fire clay blended concrete Cover

Improvement and predictive modeling of the mechanical performance of waste fire clay blended concrete

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|Jun 2025

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Language: English
Submitted on: Feb 20, 2025
Accepted on: May 5, 2025
Published on: Jun 20, 2025
Published by: Sciendo
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