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Effect of Utilizing Eggshell Powder and Fine Recycled Aggregate on the Mechanical Properties of Sustainability Concrete Cover

Effect of Utilizing Eggshell Powder and Fine Recycled Aggregate on the Mechanical Properties of Sustainability Concrete

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|Mar 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cee-2026-0088 | Journal eISSN: 2199-6512 (formerly 1336-5835) | Journal ISSN: 1336-5835
Language: English
Submitted on: Dec 8, 2025
Accepted on: Jan 28, 2026
Published on: Mar 19, 2026
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