Beyond Surface Modulus: Shape-Aware Crack-Index Assessment of Mass Concrete Foundations Under Early-Age Thermal Stress
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cee-2027-0013 | Journal eISSN: 2199-6512 (formerly 1336-5835) | Journal ISSN: 1336-5835
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Submitted on: May 25, 2026
Accepted on: Jun 19, 2026
Published on: Aug 18, 2026
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