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A Modified Oedometer with Control Suction and Temperature Cover

A Modified Oedometer with Control Suction and Temperature

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|Dec 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjce-2025-0023 | Journal eISSN: 1338-3973 | Journal ISSN: 1210-3896
Language: English
Page range: 13 - 20
Published on: Dec 26, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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