Feasibility of C&DW Mixed With EAFS and Cement for Sub-Base Applications in India
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjce-2026-0015 | Journal eISSN: 1338-3973 (formerly 1210-3896) | Journal ISSN: 1210-3896 (formerly 1338-3973)
Language: English
Page range: 18 - 32
Submitted on: Dec 16, 2025
Accepted on: Aug 3, 2026
Published online: Oct 6, 2026
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