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3 articles for “wall plastering”
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Structure–Property-Guided Polymer–Metal Hybrid Design of a Wall Plastering Spray Assembly
Abstract: Wall plastering spray equipment requires a combination of low mass, dimensional stability, abrasion resistance, chemical compatibility with cementitious mortar, and comfortable operator interaction. The original assembly was primarily developed as a metallic mechanical system; however, a polymer-focused material architecture can reduce non-load-bearing mass while retaining a safe metallic pressure path. This study, therefore, presents a structure–property-guided polymer–metal hybrid design in which the pressure housing and nozzle insert remain metallic, whereas …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 · pp. 197–211 Read article
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COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF FIRE RESISTIVITY OF WALLING MATERIALS IN ONITSHA MARKETS IN NIGERIA
Abstract: Nigeria has been facing the problem of frequent fire outbreaks in markets and they are very regular in Onitsha markets in Anambra State. To minimise this problem, a research was conducted on the three major markets in Onitsha with the aim of comparatively assessing the fire resistivity of their walling materials, so as to generate guidelines for designing walls of market buildings in Nigeria. The research employed desktop study as …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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An Exploratory Study on the Application of Locust Bean Pod Extract as a Natural Binder in the Manufacture of Laterite Blocks for Affordable Housing Construction
Abstract: This study investigates the potential application of locust bean pod extract as an alternative binding material in the production of laterite blocks for local building construction. It also examines the availability and distribution of locust bean pod resources across Nigeria and other parts of Africa. Locust bean pods are typically treated as agricultural waste and discarded after the seeds are removed, creating an opportunity to convert this underutilized by-product into …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 36–45 Read article