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View article: Application of an Integrated Workmanship Benchmarking Framework to Building Failure in Developing Countries
Application of an Integrated Workmanship Benchmarking Framework to Building Failure in Developing Countries Open
The construction industry is grappling with significant challenges related to measuring and assessing workmanship performance, which has led to instances of poor workmanship and even building failures. Traditional evaluation methods often …
View article: Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis and Design of RC Shear Wall: Nigeria Earth Tremor as Case Study
Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis and Design of RC Shear Wall: Nigeria Earth Tremor as Case Study Open
In Nigeria, it is common to design buildings first for gravity loads and then assess the structure's suitability for safety against lateral loads. It is well known that lateral loads influence the design of multi-story buildings, hence the…
View article: Prediction Of Strength Properties Of Ultra High-Performance Concrete By Using Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Techniques
Prediction Of Strength Properties Of Ultra High-Performance Concrete By Using Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Techniques Open
Super elite execution concrete (UHPC) is an as of late evolved material that has drawn in impressive consideration in structural designing because of its extraordinary qualities. One vital figure substantial plan is the compressive strengt…
View article: Sustainable concrete production: Partial aggregate replacement with electric arc furnace slag
Sustainable concrete production: Partial aggregate replacement with electric arc furnace slag Open
The pursuit of sustainability in the construction industry has stimulated interest in seeking environmentally friendly alternatives to natural aggregates in concrete production. This study evaluates the behavior of concrete when electric a…
View article: Effect of Sawdust and Coconut Shell on the Mechanical Properties of Concrete
Effect of Sawdust and Coconut Shell on the Mechanical Properties of Concrete Open
The increased demand for infrastructure due to global population growth has resulted in the depletion of natural aggregate sources and the escalation in the cost of building materials. There is also the problem of environmental pollution a…
View article: Investigation of Compressive Strength of Slag-based Geopolymer Concrete Incorporated with Palm Oil Fuel Ash
Investigation of Compressive Strength of Slag-based Geopolymer Concrete Incorporated with Palm Oil Fuel Ash Open
The paper investigated the compressive strength of ground granulated blast furnace slag-based geopolymer concrete incorporated with palm oil fuel ash compared to portland limestone cement concrete. An appropriate geopolymer mix design was …
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: Effects of cashew nutshell ash on the thermal and sustainability properties of cement concrete
Effects of cashew nutshell ash on the thermal and sustainability properties of cement concrete Open
The present study valorizes cashew nutshell ash (CNA) and uses it at 5-20 wt. % of cement for concrete production. The concrete grades of 25-40 MPa were used as mix design proportions. The thermal and mechanical properties of the concrete …
View article: Predicting the splitting tensile strength of concrete incorporating anacardium occidentale nut shell ash using reactivity index concepts and mix design proportions
Predicting the splitting tensile strength of concrete incorporating anacardium occidentale nut shell ash using reactivity index concepts and mix design proportions Open
The prevalence of global warming and climate change are associated with carbon dioxide (CO2) emitting from fossil fuel combustion and Portland cement (PC) production. However, in a bid to minimize over-reliance on PC, this study recycled a…
View article: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH AND MODULUS OF ELASTICITY OF SELF CONSOLIDATING HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETES (SCHPCS) INCORPORATING GSA AS SCM
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH AND MODULUS OF ELASTICITY OF SELF CONSOLIDATING HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETES (SCHPCS) INCORPORATING GSA AS SCM Open
This experimental work evaluates the relationship between compressive strength and modulus of Elasticity of self-consolidating High performance concrete (SCHPC) containing high volume of Groundnut Shell Ash (GSA) up to 40% substitution as …
View article: Investigation of the Catalytic Liquid System Ratio on the Strength Performance of Geopolymer Concrete
Investigation of the Catalytic Liquid System Ratio on the Strength Performance of Geopolymer Concrete Open
This study assessed the effects of the varying ratio of alkaline activators on the short-term mechanical property of slag-based geopolymer concrete (GPC) incorporated with corncob ash (CCA). Consequently, the study harnessed the waste prod…
View article: Rheology of slag-based geopolymer concrete using corncob ash as a pozzolanic material
Rheology of slag-based geopolymer concrete using corncob ash as a pozzolanic material Open
This study examined the rheology of slag-based geopolymer concrete (GPC) incorporated with corncob ash (CCA). In an attempt to sustain an effective way of recycling our waste products and remedying land, water and air pollution, the study …
View article: Effects of rest period on the strength performance of geopolymer concrete
Effects of rest period on the strength performance of geopolymer concrete Open
The study investigated the effects of rest period on the short-term mechanical property of geopolymer concrete (GPC) that could possibly be easy to embrace in the field to achieve an optimum strength performance. The study utilized both co…
View article: INFLUENCE OF ALKALI CONCENTRATIONS ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE
INFLUENCE OF ALKALI CONCENTRATIONS ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE Open
Geopolymer concrete is an innovative alkali-activated concrete that has been gaining applications due to its higher strength and excellent durability. In this paper,
\nutilization of ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) and cornco…
View article: Lateritic cement- and lime-stabilised bricks and blocks for affordable housing
Lateritic cement- and lime-stabilised bricks and blocks for affordable housing Open
The compressive strengths of cement- and lime-stabilised lateritic bricks and blocks were investigated for economical construction in developing countries. Cement-stabilised lateritic blocks and bricks were found to have the best performan…
View article: Effects of Glass Wool Fibre on the Strength Properties of Hollow Sandcrete Block
Effects of Glass Wool Fibre on the Strength Properties of Hollow Sandcrete Block Open
Blocks are widely used in construction industry for both load and non-load bearing walls, blocks are of different forms and shapes and the most common is hollow sandcrete blocks. Glass wool fibre is an industrial waste product which can be…
View article: Evaluation of the strength properties of glass wool fibre reinforced concrete
Evaluation of the strength properties of glass wool fibre reinforced concrete Open
Concrete, as a material has low tensile strength, limited ductility and little resistance to cracking. Several attempts have been made by researchers across the globe to improve these properties through the addition of fibres, such as stee…
View article: Durability Properties Of Palm Oil Fuel Ash Self Compacting Concrete
Durability Properties Of Palm Oil Fuel Ash Self Compacting Concrete Open
Self Compacting Concrete (SCC) is a new innovation in technology that can flow readily into place under its own self weight and fill corner areas of reinforcement structures without the need to vibrate and without segregation of its consti…
View article: Durability Properties of Palm Oil Fuel Ash Self Compacting Concrete
Durability Properties of Palm Oil Fuel Ash Self Compacting Concrete Open
Self Compacting Concrete (SCC) is a new innovation in technology that can flow readily into place under its own self weight and fill corner areas of reinforcement structures without the need to vibrate and without segregation of its consti…
View article: Effect Of Nigerian Portland-Limestone Cement Grades On Concrete Compressive Strength
Effect Of Nigerian Portland-Limestone Cement Grades On Concrete Compressive Strength Open
In this paper, the effect of grades 32.4 and 42.5 Portland-limestone cements generally used for concrete production in Nigeria on concrete compressive strength is investigated. Investigation revealed that the compressive strength of concre…