Influence of binder-to-sand ratio on mechanical and durability properties of ultra-high-performance concrete reinforced with novel polyoxymethylene fiber
By: Wen-Ten Kuo, Wen-Ling Wang and Sung-Ching Chen
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Language: English
Page range: 108 - 126
Submitted on: Jan 16, 2026
Accepted on: Apr 10, 2026
Published on: May 8, 2026
Published by: Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
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