Automatic Measurement Techniques for Compositional Properties of Fresh Concrete: Focus on Water/Cement Ratio and Air Content
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Language: English
Page range: 91 - 110
Submitted on: Sep 30, 2024
Accepted on: Dec 19, 2024
Published on: Jan 9, 2025
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