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Effect of Particle Size Mix Ratio of Adsorbent for AGO and PMS Adsorption: The Monitoring of Hydrocarbon Utilizing Bacteria in Water Media
Abstract: The effect of particle size mix ratio of clay and agro-based material of Plantain Ogoni Red (POR), Banana Native (BN), Banana Ogoni Red (BOR) and Plantain Agbagba 1 was monitored in AGO and PMS adsorption process based on formulated adsorbents. The characteristics of hydrocarbon utilizing bacteria was monitored in both salt and fresh wager media upon the effect of particle size and contaminants medium. Different particle size and contaminant medium. …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 08–16 Read article
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Geotechnical Assessment and Stabilisation of Lateritic Soils in Tarkwa Using Rice Husk Ash for Road Construction Purpose
Abstract: The cost effectiveness of upgrading gravel roads to a sealed standard has challenged road authorities to make optimum use of naturally occurring materials such as laterites as sub-base and base materials. Untreated laterites have presented problems such as pavement swelling and depression in road construction. This research seeks to assess and stabilise the geotechnical properties of some lateritic soils in Tarkwa using Rice Husk Ash for road construction purposes. Lateritic …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 6–16 Read article
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Optimum Location of Shear Wall with Plan Irregularity of Multistoried Structure for Wind Analysis Using E-Tab
Abstract: Shear wall are used to elongate the strength and stiffness of structure, equal length and width of shear wall is maintained in the models, which are modeled in E-TAB software. In this chronicle, different irregular shapes “h” and “J” shapes are considered with different location of shear wall in it to see the structure in terms of reliability. The structure is 15 storied high which has height of 52 m …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Utilization of Pond Ash as a Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate Using Alccofine in Conventional Concrete
Abstract: Pond ash is the byproduct and is produce from coal plants. These plants release byproduct in major quantity which effects the environment. In this paper, an experimental work has been done on the conventional concrete with pond ash as replacement of fine aggregate. The grade of the concrete is M-40 and nine concrete mixes named as F1, F2, F3, G1, G2, G3, G4, G5 and G6 were prepared with different …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Water Permeability of Hybrid Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete
Abstract: Results of an investigation conducted to study the water permeability of (HySFRC) are presented. Steel fibers of different lengths, i.e., 12.5, 25 and 50 mm having constant diameter of 0.6 mm were systematically combined in different mix proportions to obtain mono, binary and ternary combinations corresponding to 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5% fiber volume fractions. A reference concrete mix containing no fibers was also cast for comparison purpose. A total number …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Fiber (Basalt and Steel) Reinforced Concrete
Abstract: The paper reports experimental investigations on hybrid-reinforced concrete. The proportion of basalt fiber and steel fiber was 50% respectively of the total fiber taken as sample. Effect of fiber on various strengths of concrete is studied. Fiber content varied from 0 to 4% at an interval of 1% by weight of cement. Various considerations for investigation are compressive strength, flexural strength, split tensile and bond strength. Cube of size 150 …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Effect of Silica Fume on Recycled Aggregate Concrete
Abstract: Use of recycled aggregate (RA) in concrete can be useful for environmental protection and in economical terms. Recycled aggregates are the materials for the future. It is a well-known fact that it gives a little lower strength than natural aggregate concrete. Though, if used up to 20% of replacement, it can give almost similar strength as that of natural aggregate concrete. Hence, it is necessary to improve strength of recycled …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 30–41 Read article
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Optimum Mixture Proportioning of Sawdust Ash Blended Sand-Stone Dust Blocks Using Scheffe’s Regression Theory
Abstract: This study carried out an experimental investigation on the compressive strength of sawdust ash blended sand-stone dust block of size 450 x 225 x 150 mm using Scheffe’s (5, 2) regression theory. The compressive strength of sawdust ash blended sand-stone dust blocks obtained based on fifteen trial mix ratios were used to develop the mathematical model while the results of the compressive strength values obtained based on the additional fifteen …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 33–40 Read article
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Effect on Mechanical Properties of Concrete Using Industrial Waste
Abstract: Waste management is a great challenge for any country in current and future aspect. Solid waste generates from different industry i.e. stone, marble, coal, tire etc. are major issues in India. These wastes create major environmental & health problems for surrounding people. This study represents the utilization of waste kota stone slurry and marble powder as sand & cement replacing material with 15% fly ash of class-C. Waste kota stone …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Machine Learning Techniques Utilised for Autism Spectrum Disorder Detection
Abstract: A neurological developmental illness called autism spectrum disorder impacts a person’s ability to connect, communicate, and learn. Autism spectrum disorder influences individuals in distinct ways, as do the severity and its manifestations. Often, this illness is diagnosed in individuals between the ages of 1 and 5 years, and the symptoms include unique behaviours, interests, and potential social difficulties. In order tTo lessen the rise in instances of autism, it must …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 32–37 Read article
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Investigation of Heat Transfer in Concentric Annuli with Perforated Inserts
Abstract: The increasing necessity for saving energy and material imposed by the diminishing world resources and environmental concerns have prompted the development of more effective heat-transfer equipment with improved heat-transfer rates. The hydrodynamic boundary layer acts as main resistance for the transfer of heat from tube surface to fluid or vice-versa and many researchers are trying to improve the convective heat transfer rate with inserts in tubes to break the boundary …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 56–68 Read article
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Effect of Steel Slag and Bagasse Ash on Strength of Concrete
Abstract: An experimental investigation was carried out to evaluate the strength properties of concrete. The concrete mix of M-50 grade was designed and produced by replacing steel slag partially with fine aggregate and bagasse ash partially with cement. The mix proportions were prepared with varying percentage of bagasse ash including one control mix of steel slag. Bagasse ash in concrete was replaced with 0, to 20% with an interval of 5% …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Study: Finite Element Analysis for Thick Wall Cylinder
Abstract: Measure the stress and failure in this work to overcome the problem of mechanics in thick wallcylinder. The analysis of each element and calculates a large number of comparisons using modernsoftware, such as ideas for solving a large number of comparisons in a few seconds, in order to getvery accurate results to solve. This research has been illustrated overview about FEA analysis methodand some of solution for engineering 's problems …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 52–63 Read article
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Speed Control of Automobiles using Seat Belt
Abstract: AbstractAs according to the statistics of present situations there are many road accidents happening, and the reason for the cause is carelessness while driving. A survey report states that a total of 22,441 passengers died due to vehicle crash in 2015 as the occupants were unrestrained during the incident. In these statistics, greater than half were teenagers of 13-19 years (range between 52% and 59%) and the rest were adults …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Use of Advanced (i.e., Membrane) Technology for the Wastewater Treatment of Coke Ovens
Abstract: Coke plants produce gas, and coke for metallurgical purposes and also supply the raw materials for the manufacture of dyes, drugs, and high explosives. Naturally found coal is converted into coke in coke ovens. A large quantity of water is used for quenching hot coke and for washing gas. After quenching the wastewater contains high-suspended solids, high biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) (600–1300 mg/L), chemical oxygen demand (COD) (1500–3000mg/L), phenols(500–650 mg/L), …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 114–126 Read article
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Changes Detection of Land Use/Land Cover Vector Data in Nirmal Mandal, Adilabad District, Telangana State, India
Abstract: AbstractLand use/land cover change detection techniques by using LISS-IV satellite image helps to analyze their topographic features and landscape dynamics. Spatial data of 2005 and 2015 satellite images have been studied for comparison of agricultural, barren, cultivated, built-up and wastelands. These categories, indications results has been increased by, agricultural land (36.8% with an area of 80.3 km2) and 45.7% (99.7 km2), uncultivated land [38.60% (84.2 km2 and 29.70% (64.8 km2)], …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Influence of Additives and Durability Cycles on the Resilient Modulus of Asphalt Stabilized Soil
Abstract: Asphalt stabilized subgrade soils usually show a nonlinear and time dependent response under traffic loading. The elastic property of asphalt stabilized soil is defined by the resilient modulus to represent the nonlinearity behavior with respect to stress level. The aim of this work is to study the impact of durability cycles and additives on the resilient modulus and plastic parameter of the asphalt stabilized soil. Additive materials such as lime …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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Slope Stability Problem in the Chittagong City, Bangladesh
Abstract: Chittagong, the major port city of Bangladesh is seriously and violently vulnerable for landslide from geological and geographical point of view for many specific reasons. Along with the steep slope, slope cutting, natural weathering and antecedent rainfall causes for landslide of the city during the rainy season caused by thunderclap of heavy storms. This paper presents a quantitative analysis of slope instability problem of the Chittagong city by technical and …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 13–25 Read article
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Mitigation of Expansive Soil Problems by Using Helical Piles with Additives
Abstract: In this study, nine essential additives in addition to three mixed additives with different ratios have been chosen and implemented during the installation of helical pile. The choice took into consideration that some of the additives were cheap and available in the local market; others were waste materials such as ceramic, brick fragments and coal fly ash. Some relatively expensive additives such as silica fumes were also added because it …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 30–40 Read article
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Economic Importance of Laterite Deposit in Oke-Oyi Area, Ilorin, Nigeria
Abstract: Two soil samples A and B were taken from Oke-Oyi, Kwara state, North Central, Nigeria. The water content of the samples are 5.8% and 6.5 for sample A and B respectively. This shows the variability in water table in the area. The specific gravities values are 2.7 and 2.78 for samples A and B, this is an indicator of inorganic soil. Grain size analysis show the laterite to be sandy …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 33–37 Read article