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View article: THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF STONECOATED ROOFS WITH COMMON CEILINGS IN IBADAN, NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF TROPICAL BUILDINGS
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF STONECOATED ROOFS WITH COMMON CEILINGS IN IBADAN, NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF TROPICAL BUILDINGS Open
View article: Investigation of the Properties of Waste Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Modified Bitumen
Investigation of the Properties of Waste Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Modified Bitumen Open
The "white pollution" caused by the indiscriminate disposal of waste-expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging foams in Nigeria not only poses a serious environmental threat but also results in significant waste of resources. Again, the poor wa…
View article: Investigation of the Compressive Strength of Sand-Filled Polyethylene Terephthalate Bottles as a Material for Wall Construction
Investigation of the Compressive Strength of Sand-Filled Polyethylene Terephthalate Bottles as a Material for Wall Construction Open
The disposal of plastic wastes in the environment has negatively impacted the environment as plastics are non-biodegradable and contain chemicals that are harmful to humans, animals, plants, and the environment at large. The increased dema…
View article: Approximation of Elasticity Modulus of Groundnut Shell Ash Based Self-Consolidating High-Performance Concrete (SCHPC) Using Artificial Neural Network (ANN)
Approximation of Elasticity Modulus of Groundnut Shell Ash Based Self-Consolidating High-Performance Concrete (SCHPC) Using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Open
The focus of this study is the prediction of Elasticity Modulus (ME) of Self-Consolidating high-performance concrete (SCHPC) incorporated with Groundnut Shell Ash (GSA) with Artificial Neural Networks (ANN). The present research utilized G…
View article: The Characteristics of Pervious Concrete with Gravel as Coarse Aggregate
The Characteristics of Pervious Concrete with Gravel as Coarse Aggregate Open
Pervious concrete is a low-cost and effective drainage technique for metropolitan areas that reduces storm water flow. The goal of this research is to examine the properties of gravel as a coarse aggregate material in pervious concrete. Th…
View article: Effects of Concrete Grades on Strength Characteristics of Metakaolin Modified Recycled Aggregate Concrete
Effects of Concrete Grades on Strength Characteristics of Metakaolin Modified Recycled Aggregate Concrete Open
In this study, locally produced Metakaolin (MK) was used as an admixture in recycled aggregate concrete of grades M 25 and M 30. The content of MK varied from 0-15% at 5% intervals. The physical and mechanical properties (bulk density, spe…
View article: Technical Properties and Potential Application of Waste Engine Oil as Bitumen Modifier in Pavement Construction
Technical Properties and Potential Application of Waste Engine Oil as Bitumen Modifier in Pavement Construction Open
The gradually exhausting crude oil reserves worldwide have made experts in the building industry to explore alternative resources for road construction materials. This study was designed to evaluate the potential applications of engine oil…
View article: Fire resistance properties of some selected tropical timber species from South-western Nigeria after fire exposure
Fire resistance properties of some selected tropical timber species from South-western Nigeria after fire exposure Open
The research investigated changes in post fire density and strength properties of Nigerian wood species used for construction. The selected species are: Terminalia superba (Afara), Milicia excels (Iroko), Nauclea diderrichii (Opepe), Khaya…
View article: COMPARISON OF EXPERIMENTAL CHARRING RATE OF SOME SELECTED CONSTRUCTIONAL WOOD SPECIES FROM SOUTH WESTERN NIGERIA WITH SELECTED CHARRING MODELS
COMPARISON OF EXPERIMENTAL CHARRING RATE OF SOME SELECTED CONSTRUCTIONAL WOOD SPECIES FROM SOUTH WESTERN NIGERIA WITH SELECTED CHARRING MODELS Open
The rate at which timber chars varies between species and predominately dependent on density and moisture content. This study involved determination of charring performance of Nigerian wood species used for constructional purposes and comp…
View article: Review of Sustainability in Self-compacting Concrete: the Use of Waste and Mineral Additives as Supplementary Cementitious Materials and Aggregates
Review of Sustainability in Self-compacting Concrete: the Use of Waste and Mineral Additives as Supplementary Cementitious Materials and Aggregates Open
Concrete is one of the most commonly used construction materials, but there is a need to develop a new and sustainable technology to make it more affordable.With the advancement in technology, concrete is no longer seen as a composite of t…
View article: Self-compacting concrete in pavement construction: Strength grouping of some selected brands of cements
Self-compacting concrete in pavement construction: Strength grouping of some selected brands of cements Open
This paper investigates strength properties of some selected cement brands for self-compacting concrete application in pavement construction. Three brands each of Portland limestone cement grades, CEM II/A-L 42.5 (Brand A), CEM II/B-L 32.5…
View article: Burning Characteristics of Some Selected Structural Timbers Species of Southwestern Nigeria
Burning Characteristics of Some Selected Structural Timbers Species of Southwestern Nigeria Open