Enhancing Mechanical Properties of High-Performance Concrete Using Steel Waste
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cee-2027-0010 | Journal eISSN: 2199-6512 (formerly 1336-5835) | Journal ISSN: 1336-5835
Language: English
Submitted on: Apr 29, 2026
Accepted on: Jun 21, 2026
Published on: Aug 17, 2026
Published by: University of Žilina
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