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An Experimental Comparison of the Mechanical Properties of Concrete Using Waste Sheep, Goat Wool, and Industrial Fibres

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|Aug 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cee-2025-0086 | Journal eISSN: 2199-6512 | Journal ISSN: 1336-5835
Language: English
Page range: 1166 - 1180
Published on: Aug 8, 2025
Published by: University of Žilina
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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