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Performance of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (pet) waste plastic modified bitumen in hot mix asphalt production Open

Simeon O Odunfa, Adeosun Matthew Osungbesan, O. S. Abiola, U.T. Igba, Opeyemi Antoinette Gbadewole , et al. · 2025

Materials science Engineering

Asphalt is widely used in road pavement construction to bind aggregates. Road surface distress occurs when there is a sign of poor pavement performance. Therefore, asphalt modification is sometimes used to improve its performance. This stu…

Evaluation of recycled glass and steel slag as partial replacement of filler in hot mix asphalt Open

Odunfa Simeon Olutayo, Agbaje Olabode Eniola, Abiola Oladapo Samson, U.T. Igba, Gbadewole Opeyemi Antoinette , et al. · 2025

Materials science Engineering

Recent studies have revealed the need to increase the volumetric properties of hot mixed asphalt (HMA) with various industrial solid waste materials. Hence, this study was carried out to investigate the use of crushed glass (CG) and steel …

Modelling the Deformation of Steel-bars in Reinforced Concrete Beams Submerged in Lagoon Open

J. O. Akinyele, U.T. Igba, Funmilayo Alayaki, S. I. Kuye · 2021

Materials science Geology Engineering

Corrosion of steel and spalling of concrete in reinforced concrete elements have become a common occurrence in structures that are built around marine environment. This research investigated the effect of chloride on the steel in reinforce…

Performance evaluation of polypropylene granules: A partial replacement for sand in a steel slag concrete block pavement Open

O. S. Abiola, U.T. Igba, Funmilayo Alayaki, Opeyemi Antoinette Gbadewole, J.O. Sonoiki · 2021

Materials science Geology Mathematics

The industrial sector produces wastes as by-products annually, and due to an inadequate waste management system, this leads to increased environmental pollution. This study explored the possibility of using polypropylene granules (PP) as a…

Deterioration and microstructural characterization of reinforced concrete beam buried in lagoon and fresh waters Open

U.T. Igba, J. O. Akinyele, Funmilayo Alayaki, S. I. Kuye, Solomon Oyebisi · 2021

Materials science Geology Engineering

The effect of the sulphate attack on reinforced concrete structures in Lagos lagoon environment has become a concern for stakeholders in the construction industry. This study investigated the flexural strength and microstructure of r…

Optimising the Workability and Strength of Concrete Modified with Anacardium Occidentale Nutshell Ash Open

Solomon Oyebisi, A. N. Ede, H. I. Owamah, U.T. Igba, Oluwaseun Mark , et al. · 2021

Materials science Biology

Strength failure persists both in structural and mechanical analysis. One of its prominent characteristics is the adequate provision for parameters that minimise or maximise strength objectives while satisfying boundary conditions. The pre…

Correlating the thermomechanical indexes of concrete modified with anacardium occidentale nutshell ash using linear model polynomial analysis Open

Solomon Oyebisi, U.T. Igba, A. N. Ede, John Oluwafemi Teibo, Grace Mark · 2021

Materials science Biology

This study correlated the thermal and mechanical properties of concrete produced with anacardium occidentale (cashew) nutshell ash (AONA). Cashew nutshells, agricultural waste products, was valorized to obtain AONA. AONA was replaced at 5,…

Effect of Ammonium on the Hydraulic Conductivity of Kaolin and Bentonite as Clay Liners Open

Adebola A. Adekunle, U.T. Igba, Ogunrinola Oluwaseyi Gbemiga · 2020

Geology Materials science Chemistry

: Landfill liners are underlying materials with low permeability whose main function is to mitigate the infiltration of toxic contents into ground water lying beneath. Landfill liners are primarily made of bentonite clay. Bentonite has a v…

Structural Efficiency of Concrete Containing Crushed Bone Aggregates Open

J. O. Akinyele, H. A. Kehinde, U.T. Igba · 2020

Materials science Mathematics Engineering

The indiscriminate dumping of animal waste, especially cow bones in abattoir has brought about the need for adequate safe disposal and recycling of such waste. This study investigated the use of crushed bones as a partial substitute for fi…

Structural efficiency of burnt clay bricks containing waste crushed glass and polypropylene granules Open

J. O. Akinyele, U.T. Igba, T.O. Ayorinde, P.O. Jimoh · 2020

Materials science Engineering

The need for alternative building materials and the call for a cleaner environment has led to the recycling of waste materials in the construction industry. This study investigated the use of crushed glass and polypropylene (plastic) granu…

Predicting the splitting tensile strength of concrete incorporating anacardium occidentale nut shell ash using reactivity index concepts and mix design proportions Open

Solomon Oyebisi, U.T. Igba, Akeem Ayinde Raheem, Festus Olutoge · 2020

Materials science Environmental science Chemistry

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…

Effect of waste PET on the structural properties of burnt bricks Open

J. O. Akinyele, U.T. Igba, B.G. Adigun · 2020

Materials science Engineering

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is commonly used for packaging of different products because of its resistance to chemical attack and environmental degradation, but the proper disposal of this nonbiodegradable material has been a major ch…

An Investigation on the Use of Expanded Polystyrene as a Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate in Concrete Open

U.T. Igba, Samuel Ehikhuenmen, Solomon Oyebisi, N.O. Oloyede · 2020

Materials science

The construction sector in Nigeria is looking for alternative materials due to the consistent increase in the cost of building materials. Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) material derived from the distillation process of crude oil. It is 100% re…

Investigation of the Catalytic Liquid System Ratio on the Strength Performance of Geopolymer Concrete Open

Solomon Oyebisi, A. N. Ede, Festus Olutoge, U.T. Igba, John Oluwafemi Teibo , et al. · 2019

Materials science Chemistry Engineering

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…

Effects of kenaf core and bast fibers as dispersing phases on low density fiberboards (engineered wood) Open

B. U. Anyanwu, O. A Adebomi, O.S.I. Fayomi, S. I. Kuye, U.T. Igba , et al. · 2019

Materials science Engineering

Fiberboards are engineered woods made from a composition of wood chippings, wood fibers, sawdust etc., glued together with adhesives. Low density fiberboards (LDF) are part of the classes of fiberboards widely used in Nigeria because they …

The effect of partial replacement of Nigerian Portland limestone cement with rice husk ash agricultural waste in concrete Open

U.T. Igba, Samuel Ehikhuenmen, J. O. Akinyele, M O Osaghale, Solomon Oyebisi · 2019

Materials science Engineering Biology

Rice Husk is an agricultural waste which when burnt under controlled temperature, produces an ash Rice Husk Ash (RHA) owing to its rich content in silica, which is used as a super-pozzolanic material for the partial replacement of Cement i…

The influence of cement fineness on the structural characteristics of normal concrete Open

Samuel Ehikhuenmen, U.T. Igba, Oluwaseyi Balogun, Solomon Oyebisi · 2019

Materials science

This research presents the influence of cement fineness on the structural characteristics of normal concrete. The cement was divided into different fineness zones (150 µm – 7 5µm, 75 µm – 45 µm and 45 µm – 0 µm). Thirty (30 Nos.) cement mo…

Rheology of slag-based geopolymer concrete using corncob ash as a pozzolanic material Open

Solomon Oyebisi, A. N. Ede, Festus Olutoge, U.T. Igba, John A. L. Ramonu · 2019

Materials science Chemistry Engineering

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 …

Effects of rest period on the strength performance of geopolymer concrete Open

Solomon Oyebisi, A. N. Ede, Festus Olutoge, U.T. Igba, J Oluwafemi · 2019

Materials science Engineering

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…

A comparative study on the strength characteristics of Grade 25 and Grade 30 rice husk ash blended cement concrete Open

U.T. Igba, J. O. Akinyele, Samuel Ehikhuenmen, Solomon Oyebisi, PO Omotainse , et al. · 2019

Materials science Engineering Biology

Rice husk ash (RHA) is an agricultural waste which is a pozzolanic material that can be blended with cement in producing concrete. This research presents investigation carried out on the comparative strength characteristics of concrete pro…

Performance evaluation of cashew nutshell ash as a binder in concrete production Open

Solomon Oyebisi, U.T. Igba, David Oniyide · 2019

Materials science Engineering

The agro-industrial sector annually produces large volumes of waste by-products which as a result of the ignorance of their values as well as their ineffective management, pose environmental, societal and economic threats. Thus, this study…

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