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Influence of High-Density Polyethylene Admixtures on Water Sorptivity Behaviour of Medium and High strength Concretes 高密度聚乙烯外加剂对中高强度混凝土吸水性能的影响

Journal of Sustainable Cities and Built Environment Pub Date : 2024-02-06 DOI: 10.58757/jscbe.ihdpawsbmhsc.01

Iorwuese Anum

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Emergency Architecture Towards Temporary Educational Facilities for Children of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Northern Syria 为叙利亚北部境内流离失所者（IDP）儿童提供临时教育设施的应急架构

Journal of Sustainable Cities and Built Environment Pub Date : 2024-02-06 DOI: 10.58757/jscbe.eattefcidpns.02

Dalia El Dardiry

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Emergency Architecture Towards Temporary Educational Facilities for Children of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Northern Syria 为叙利亚北部境内流离失所者（IDP）儿童提供临时教育设施的应急架构

Journal of Sustainable Cities and Built Environment Pub Date : 2024-02-06 DOI: 10.58757/jscbe.eattefcidpns.02

Dalia El Dardiry

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Influence of High-Density Polyethylene Admixtures on Water Sorptivity Behaviour of Medium and High strength Concretes 高密度聚乙烯外加剂对中高强度混凝土吸水性能的影响

Journal of Sustainable Cities and Built Environment Pub Date : 2024-02-06 DOI: 10.58757/jscbe.ihdpawsbmhsc.01

Iorwuese Anum

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