Protection of Concrete Structures in the Interstitial Space of Industrial Chimneys Against the Effects of Condensate
By: Michal Pesata, Oldrich Sucharda and Vlastimil Bilek
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cee-2026-0106 | Journal eISSN: 2199-6512 (formerly 1336-5835) | Journal ISSN: 1336-5835
Language: English
Submitted on: Jan 19, 2026
Accepted on: Apr 2, 2026
Published on: May 21, 2026
Published by: University of Žilina
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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