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Flexural Response of RC Slabs with Dosages of Recycled Aggregates and GFRP Reinforcement Cover

Flexural Response of RC Slabs with Dosages of Recycled Aggregates and GFRP Reinforcement

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|Mar 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjce-2026-0004 | Journal eISSN: 1338-3973 | Journal ISSN: 1210-3896
Language: English
Page range: 37 - 46
Submitted on: Dec 3, 2025
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Accepted on: Feb 11, 2026
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Published on: Mar 27, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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