Utilization of coconut fibres and ropes as concrete reinforcement in mortar-free construction with novel interlocking blocks: Considering its application in earthquake resistant housing

.............................................................................................................................. v Acknowledgements .......................................................................................................... vii Table of content ................................................................................................................. ix List of Figures ................................................................................................................... xv List of Tables .................................................................................................................. xxii Symbols and notations .................................................................................................. xxiv List of publications ....................................................................................................... xxvii Chapter

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