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Punching shear Prediction of Flat slabs Reinforced with FRP Bars

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|Sep 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cee-2027-0020 | Journal eISSN: 2199-6512 (formerly 1336-5835) | Journal ISSN: 1336-5835
Language: English
Submitted on: Jul 9, 2026
Accepted on: Aug 21, 2026
Published on: Sep 17, 2026
Published by: University of Žilina
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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