Experimental Work on Reinforced Concrete Slender Columns Enhanced by Partial Strengthening Using Steel Plate Strips
By: Aseel S. Alobaidy and Bassman R. Muhammad
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cee-2027-0022 | Journal eISSN: 2199-6512 (formerly 1336-5835) | Journal ISSN: 1336-5835
Language: English
Submitted on: May 11, 2026
Accepted on: Jun 14, 2026
Published on: Oct 15, 2026
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