Hybrid experimental–numerical methodology for the mechanical analysis of mortars containing recycled polymer inclusions
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cee-2027-0028 | Journal eISSN: 2199-6512 (formerly 1336-5835) | Journal ISSN: 1336-5835
Language: English
Submitted on: Jun 15, 2026
Accepted on: Aug 29, 2026
Published on: Oct 17, 2026
Published by: University of Žilina
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