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Stabilisation of Marl Soil for Use in Compacted Embankments by Eggshell Quicklime and Zeolite Cover

Stabilisation of Marl Soil for Use in Compacted Embankments by Eggshell Quicklime and Zeolite

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|Jul 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cee-2025-0075 | Journal eISSN: 2199-6512 | Journal ISSN: 1336-5835
Language: English
Page range: 990 - 1004
Published on: Jul 2, 2025
Published by: University of Žilina
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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