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Effect of Intercritical Heat Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Reinforcing Steel Bars

Keywords: Reinforcing Steel, Inter-critical Heat Treatment, Mechanical Properties

Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology

Volume 36 ,  Issue 3

MUHAMMAD  ISHAQUE  ABRO , RIAZ AHMED MEMON   , IMTIAZ ALI SOOMRO   ,

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