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Research Article

Mechanical and Structural Behavior of Concrete Blocks with Granulated Polystyrene (PS) and Recycled Polypropylene (PP) Fibres and Their Use in Low and Medium Height Frames

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Pages 2000-2026 | Received 16 Feb 2023, Accepted 10 Oct 2023, Published online: 30 Oct 2023

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