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Examining the viability and benefits of cement-stabilized rammed earth as an affordable and durable walling material in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Article: 2318249 | Received 14 Nov 2023, Accepted 08 Feb 2024, Published online: 18 Mar 2024

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