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Optimization of Fineness of Ordinary Portland Cement Manufactured in Pakistan

Keywords: Fineness, Grinding, Spectroscopy, Compressive Strength, Workability, Clinker.

Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology

Volume 30 ,  Issue 4

Liaqat  Ali  Qureshi , Saeed   Ahmed ,    ,

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