Experimental study on strength modification of bituminous mixture using Fuller’s earth
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2026-0007 | Journal eISSN: 2720-6947 (formerly 1899-0142) | Journal ISSN: 1899-0142
Language: English
Page range: 42 - 56
Submitted on: Jul 15, 2025
Accepted on: Jul 6, 2026
Published on: Aug 27, 2026
Published by: Silesian University of Technology
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