Identifying the Challenges of Large-Scale Adapting of UHPFRC to Use in Bridge Repair in Norway
By: Malena Thomassen and Ingrid Lande
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Language: English
Page range: 17 - 33
Submitted on: Feb 6, 2026
Accepted on: Apr 27, 2026
Published on: Jun 30, 2026
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