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Strengthening of Ultra-High Performance Concrete Beams with CFRP Strips

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cee-2026-0015 | Journal eISSN: 2199-6512 | Journal ISSN: 1336-5835
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Language: English
Submitted on: Jun 24, 2025
Accepted on: Jul 16, 2025
Published on: Oct 8, 2025
Published by: Sciendo
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Keywords:
Ultra-high-performance concrete,
CFRP sheets,
Strengthening,
Beams,
Concrete
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