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View article: Application of Electrical Resistivity Method in Building Foundation Study around Ansarudeen Primary School Adehun Area of Ado-Ekiti, Southwestern Nigeria.
Application of Electrical Resistivity Method in Building Foundation Study around Ansarudeen Primary School Adehun Area of Ado-Ekiti, Southwestern Nigeria. Open
The study evaluated the structural competency of the subsurface geological materials around Ansarudeen Primary school in Bolorunduro community, Adehun area of Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria to delineate the area that is suitable for build…
View article: Effects of elevated temperature and treatment duration on selected index and engineering properties of lateritic soils
Effects of elevated temperature and treatment duration on selected index and engineering properties of lateritic soils Open
Lateritic soils are important to various engineering applications, especially in tropical regions, where they serve as key components in road construction, embankments, and other geotechnical structures. This study investigated the combine…
View article: An appraisal of the problems related to the application of Casagrande Plasticity Chart and Unified Soil Classification System in classifying lateritic soils in Nigeria
An appraisal of the problems related to the application of Casagrande Plasticity Chart and Unified Soil Classification System in classifying lateritic soils in Nigeria Open
Lateritic soil is the predominant soil type in Nigeria, making its accurate classification crucial for understanding its engineering properties in foundation and construction applications. Various classification systems for residual soils …
View article: Assessment of ecological and health risk impact of heavy metals contamination in stream sediments in Itapaji-Ekiti, SW Nigeria
Assessment of ecological and health risk impact of heavy metals contamination in stream sediments in Itapaji-Ekiti, SW Nigeria Open
Background: Heavy metal contamination in aquatic ecosystems is a major environmental and health concern globally. This study assessed the ecological and health risks associated with heavy metal pollution in stream sediments in Itapaji-Ekit…
View article: Shallow Wells’ Water Sustainability Appraisal at Ikere-Ekiti, Southwestern Nigeria
Shallow Wells’ Water Sustainability Appraisal at Ikere-Ekiti, Southwestern Nigeria Open
This study examines sanitary situations and the volumes of water in shallow wells at Ikere-Ekiti, Southwestern Nigeria during the dry season of 2023 with a view to observe the hygienic levels of the wells, categorize the area into differen…
View article: Machine learning models for predicting unconfined compressive strength: A case study for Precambrian basement complex rocks from Ado-Ekiti, Southwestern Nigeria
Machine learning models for predicting unconfined compressive strength: A case study for Precambrian basement complex rocks from Ado-Ekiti, Southwestern Nigeria Open
This study investigates the applicability of four distinct machine learning (ML) models – Random Forest (RF), Relevance Vector Machine (RVM), Support Vector Machine (SVM), and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) - for predicting the unconfined…
View article: Effect of Pre-Test Drying Temperature on the Properties of Lateritic Soils.
Effect of Pre-Test Drying Temperature on the Properties of Lateritic Soils. Open
The properties of residual soils, according to literature, are sensitive to the pre-test drying method given to the sample prior to testing. Similarly, residual soils such as laterites/lateritic soils are formed under various climatic cond…
View article: Influence of Thermal Treatment and Temperature Cyling on Residual Soils
Influence of Thermal Treatment and Temperature Cyling on Residual Soils Open
View article: Spatial assessment of groundwater degradation using physicochemical analysis and GIS: Case study of the basement complex of Ado Ekiti, southwest Nigeria
Spatial assessment of groundwater degradation using physicochemical analysis and GIS: Case study of the basement complex of Ado Ekiti, southwest Nigeria Open
Spatial assessment of groundwater degradation has been carried out in Ado–Ekiti using physicochemical analysis and Geographical Information System (GIS). Groundwater samples from 108 wells were analyzed on a regional basis. Application of …
View article: Sanitary Surveys and Hydrochemistry of Groundwater in Two Urban Towns (Ado-Ekiti and Ijero-Ekiti), Southwestern Nigeria
Sanitary Surveys and Hydrochemistry of Groundwater in Two Urban Towns (Ado-Ekiti and Ijero-Ekiti), Southwestern Nigeria Open
Groundwater contamination in urban cities is imminent in the phase of increased anthropogenic activities apart from the contribution of geogenic contaminants. This study examined the sanitary surveys and hydrochemistry of groundwater in Ad…
View article: Comparative Hydrochemical Evaluation of Water At Ilokun Village and Ado-Ekiti Metropolis, Southwestern Nigeria.
Comparative Hydrochemical Evaluation of Water At Ilokun Village and Ado-Ekiti Metropolis, Southwestern Nigeria. Open
This study focused on comparative hydrochemical evaluation of water in Ado-Ekiti metropolis and Ilokun Village (where there is an open refuse dump), Southwestern Nigeria. Fifteen groundwater samples from Ado-Ekiti Metropolis, four groundwa…
View article: The use of Polidori's plasticity and activity charts in classifying some residual lateritic soils from Nigeria
The use of Polidori's plasticity and activity charts in classifying some residual lateritic soils from Nigeria Open
Over the years, Casagrande plasticity chart is mainly used to classify fine grain soils. However, the use of the plasticity chart has been questioned recently and this has led to the development of a new plasticity chart. Polidori in 2007 …
View article: Effect of cyclic heating on some engineering characteristics of some soils from Ilorin, Nigeria
Effect of cyclic heating on some engineering characteristics of some soils from Ilorin, Nigeria Open
View article: Evaluation of soil contamination status around a municipal waste dumpsite using contamination indices, soil-quality guidelines, and multivariate statistical analysis
Evaluation of soil contamination status around a municipal waste dumpsite using contamination indices, soil-quality guidelines, and multivariate statistical analysis Open
View article: An Experimental Investigation of Hydraulic Fracturing in Shale Considering Anisotropy and Using Freshwater and Supercritical CO2
An Experimental Investigation of Hydraulic Fracturing in Shale Considering Anisotropy and Using Freshwater and Supercritical CO2 Open
The process of hydraulic fracturing makes use of a liquid to fracture reservoir rocks for the exploitation of unconventional resources. Hence, it is vital to understand the processes that produce the fracture networks that occur during hyd…
View article: A novel design for storage of inner stress by colloidal processing on rock-like materials
A novel design for storage of inner stress by colloidal processing on rock-like materials Open
Inner stress exists in rocks, affecting rock engineering, yet has received very little attention and quantitative investigation because of uncertainty about its characteristics. Previous studies have suggested that the inner stresses of ro…
View article: Suitability Evaluation of River Owan Water for Irrigation
Suitability Evaluation of River Owan Water for Irrigation Open
Water samples from River Owan located within the Benin-Owena River Basin, southwestern Nigeria, were investigated for irrigation suitability employing electrical conductivity (EC), Sodium Absorption Ratio (SAR), %Na, Residual Sodium Bicarb…
View article: Application of Electrical Resistivity in Building Foundation Study around Led School Area in Bishini, Northwestern Nigeria
Application of Electrical Resistivity in Building Foundation Study around Led School Area in Bishini, Northwestern Nigeria Open
This study evaluated the structural competence of the subsurface geological materials around Led School Area in Bishini, NW Nigeria to delineate the area that is suitable for building development. Twenty Seven vertical electrical soundings…