Investigating mechanical properties of concrete using different sources of water for mixing & curing

Author: Yohannes Werkina Shewalul, Nejiya Sefa Mohe

Date published

7 June 2022

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Free
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Investigating mechanical properties of concrete using different sources of water for mixing & curing

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Yohannes Werkina Shewalul, Nejiya Sefa Mohe

Date published

7 June 2022

Author

Yohannes Werkina Shewalul, Nejiya Sefa Mohe

Price

Free

A poster from a project funded by the Institution’s 2021/22 MSc Research Grants.

The primary aim of the project by Jimma University, Ethiopia, is to find a potential replacement for potable water for concrete production taking in to consideration the fact that the item is scarce.
 

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