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View article: Performance evaluation of asphaltic concrete incorporating milled egg-shell ash (mesa) as bitumen strength modifier and filler
Performance evaluation of asphaltic concrete incorporating milled egg-shell ash (mesa) as bitumen strength modifier and filler Open
Pursuant to the quest for sustainable and cheap pavement construction materials which have the potential of spurring the development of roads with low construction costs; and with the worrisome increase in the amount of eggshell wastes res…
View article: Characterization of Modified Crumb rubber Interlocking Paver
Characterization of Modified Crumb rubber Interlocking Paver Open
Interlocking pavers, otherwise called paving blocks, brick pavers or concrete paver blocks are produced from bricks or concrete blocks and are used for paving the exteriors of buildings and surfacing of driveways, floors, paths, patios, po…
View article: Engineering Properties of Paving stones made with Bamboo ash as a Partial Replacement for Cement
Engineering Properties of Paving stones made with Bamboo ash as a Partial Replacement for Cement Open
Agricultural and industrial wastes are recently being considered for recycling and reuse as likely replacements for cement in the production of concrete and paving stone. Bamboo ash was evaluated as a partial replacement for cement for the…
View article: Sustainability Assessment of the Engineering Properties of Asphalt Concrete Incorporating Pulverized Snail Shell Ash as Partial Replacement for Filler
Sustainability Assessment of the Engineering Properties of Asphalt Concrete Incorporating Pulverized Snail Shell Ash as Partial Replacement for Filler Open
In furtherance to the search for reliable and cost-effective road construction materials which is expected to engender the development of sustainable and less expensive pavements, coupled with the increase in agricultural wastes due to the…
View article: Performance evaluation of asphalt concrete mixture incorporating calcite powder as filler substitute for sustainable pavement construction
Performance evaluation of asphalt concrete mixture incorporating calcite powder as filler substitute for sustainable pavement construction Open
The increasing cost and paucity of conventional pavement construction materials has in recent times become very worrisome and a serious challenge in the road construction industry. This has spurred the search for a less expensive and envir…
View article: Pervious Pavements For Storm Water Control
Pervious Pavements For Storm Water Control Open
Pervious pavement is a special type of pavement with a high porosity used to reduce surface runoff and to recharge underground aquifer. It could also be used to trap solids and keep pollutants from contaminating the water stream. This revi…
View article: Assessment of the Engineering Properties of Modified Asphalt Using Aluminium Dross as a Filler
Assessment of the Engineering Properties of Modified Asphalt Using Aluminium Dross as a Filler Open
Aluminum dross waste creates environmental burden for manufacturers and hence the need for its re-use. This experimental research assessed the engineering properties of modified asphalt using aluminium dross as a filer material. The alumin…
View article: Evaluation of Strength and Moisture Absorption Characteristics of Lime Treated Clay Interlocking Bricks
Evaluation of Strength and Moisture Absorption Characteristics of Lime Treated Clay Interlocking Bricks Open
The durability and stability of masonry structures throughout usage can be affected by producing process, material properties and environmental conditions such as moisture hence finding out the factors affecting durability of clay bricks i…
View article: Performance evaluation of hot mix asphaltic concrete incorporating cow bone ash (CBA) as partial replacement for filler
Performance evaluation of hot mix asphaltic concrete incorporating cow bone ash (CBA) as partial replacement for filler Open
Given the current realities of incessant pavement distresses frequently experienced on Nigerian highways due to axle loads from heavy-duty vehicles, coupled with the menace of grave environmental pollution from abattoir solid wastes such a…
View article: DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF CRUMB RUBBER –BIO-OIL MODIFIED HOT MIX ASPHALT FOR SUSTAINABLE HIGHWAY PAVEMENTS
DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF CRUMB RUBBER –BIO-OIL MODIFIED HOT MIX ASPHALT FOR SUSTAINABLE HIGHWAY PAVEMENTS Open
The asphalt industry has been perpetually challenged by its hazardous emissions and its contribution to the ongoingclimate change andglobal warming crises. Likewise, the environment has been cumbered by the challenge of improper disposal o…
View article: Compressive strength analysis of conventional design concrete mix ratio; 1:2:4 and non-conventional concrete mix ratio; 1:3:3 for the construction industry in Nigeria
Compressive strength analysis of conventional design concrete mix ratio; 1:2:4 and non-conventional concrete mix ratio; 1:3:3 for the construction industry in Nigeria Open
The challenge which is very common in Nigeria construction industry is the coarse nature of
\n1:2:4 conventional mix ratio of green concrete. Most often in Nigeria construction industry,
\nthe 1:2:4 conventional mix ratio is often been rat…
View article: EVALUATION OF PARTICLE BOARD FROM SUGARCANE BAGASSE AND CORN COB
EVALUATION OF PARTICLE BOARD FROM SUGARCANE BAGASSE AND CORN COB Open
This article evaluates particle board using corncob (CC) particles and mixing it homogeneously in varying percentages 20%, 40%, 50%, 60% and 80% with sugarcane bagasse (SB) using Urea Formaldehyde resin as adhesive. Particleboards of 100% …
View article: GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF LATERITIC SOIL STABILIZED WITH YAM PEEL ASH FOR SUBGRADE CONSTRUCTION
GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF LATERITIC SOIL STABILIZED WITH YAM PEEL ASH FOR SUBGRADE CONSTRUCTION Open
Consequent upon problems encountered vis -a -vis the engineering properties of lateritic soil for the purpose of construction of road pavements in Africa, especially in - East and some part of South – West regions bearing capacity of some …
View article: GREEN KERBSTONE PRODUCTION USING CRUSHED OIL PALM SHELL AND BLENDED CORNCOB AS PARTIAL REPLACEMENT FOR QUARRY DUST
GREEN KERBSTONE PRODUCTION USING CRUSHED OIL PALM SHELL AND BLENDED CORNCOB AS PARTIAL REPLACEMENT FOR QUARRY DUST Open
This research was aimed at investigating the suitability of oil palm shell and corn cob as partial replacements for quarry dust in the production of kerbstone. The paucity of building materials and the large disposal of agricultural waste …
View article: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE COMBINATION OF COARSE AGGREGATE SIZE FRACTIONS ON THE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE COMBINATION OF COARSE AGGREGATE SIZE FRACTIONS ON THE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE Open
Problems arising from limited coarse aggregate sizes where by coarse aggregates are gotten from long distance quarry sites which have led to high cost of coarse aggregates and in turn resulted to high cost of construction. A synergistic co…
View article: ENGINEERING CHARACTERIZATION OF IMPROVED DOUBLE ROMAN ROOFING TILES (IDRT) – A SUSTAINABLE WASTE-TO-WEALTH TECHNOLOGY FOR NIGERIA
ENGINEERING CHARACTERIZATION OF IMPROVED DOUBLE ROMAN ROOFING TILES (IDRT) – A SUSTAINABLE WASTE-TO-WEALTH TECHNOLOGY FOR NIGERIA Open
Current Nigerian housing deficit is estimated at about 17 Million. With rapidly growing urban population in sprawling cities like Lagos, Abuja, Kano and Ibadan, the need to bridge this deficit cannot be more compelling than now. To achieve…
View article: Ameliorating effect of milled eggshell on cement stabilized lateritic soil for highway construction
Ameliorating effect of milled eggshell on cement stabilized lateritic soil for highway construction Open
This case study outlined the outcomes from the laboratory assessment of a lateritic soil
\nstabilized with milled eggshell, cement and mixture of both in ratio 1:1 for potential use as
\na highway construction material. The stabilizing bin…
View article: Dataset of the density, water absorption and compressive strength of lateritic earth moist concrete
Dataset of the density, water absorption and compressive strength of lateritic earth moist concrete Open
In this data article, the experimental data of the density, water absorption and compressive strength of lateritic earth moist concrete are presented. 10% and 20% of fine aggregate were replaced with laterite. Potable water at 0.3 water/ce…
View article: WORKABILITY AND RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF EVA-MODIFIED BITUMEN COMPARED WITH PG 76 BINDER
WORKABILITY AND RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF EVA-MODIFIED BITUMEN COMPARED WITH PG 76 BINDER Open
The failures of the flexible pavements are not only caused by harsh climatic conditions prevailing in most of the tropical countries but also due to increase in traffic. The ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) modification of the bitumen can stre…
View article: Trip pattern of low-density residential area in semi urban industrial cluster: predictive modeling
Trip pattern of low-density residential area in semi urban industrial cluster: predictive modeling Open
This research elucidates the trip pattern of the low-density residential zone in a semi-urban industrial cluster of southwestern Nigeria. These sets of dwellers are often times neglected in the transportation planning process with the view…