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Research Articles

An Experimental Investigation on Use of Xanthan Gum Biopolymer as Additive for Improving the Reinforcement Effect of Biocementation on Sandy Soils

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Pages 627-635 | Received 20 Aug 2023, Accepted 23 May 2024, Published online: 07 Jun 2024

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