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Evaluation of Fresh Properties and Compressive Strength of Self-Compacting Concrete Reinforced with Coir Fibers and Modified with Chemical Admixtures Cover

Evaluation of Fresh Properties and Compressive Strength of Self-Compacting Concrete Reinforced with Coir Fibers and Modified with Chemical Admixtures

By: Hashir,  A. Ahmed,  M.A. Memon,  M.U. Javed and  B.A. Memon  
Open Access
|May 2025

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Language: English
Page range: 105 - 112
Submitted on: Jan 20, 2025
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Accepted on: Feb 26, 2025
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Published on: May 19, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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