Evaluating the effectiveness of foam mortar as a lightweight fill for reducing foundation settlement on soft soils: a case study of Indonesian toll road projects
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Language: English
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Submitted on: Oct 29, 2025
Accepted on: Jan 28, 2026
Published on: Mar 31, 2026
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