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A STUDY OF THE INFLUENCE OF STOPPED DELAY ON DRIVER GAP ACCEPTANCE BEHAVIOUR

ABSTRACTThe influence of stopped delay on driver gap acceptance behaviour is investigated. Gap rejection/acceptance data collected for minor road drivers executing left-turning manoeuvres at two separate priority intersections are analysed. The mean critical gapfit (C) and its variance (O2) are s...

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📄 93 pages | 🧠 8154 words | 📚 5 chapters

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STUDIES ON THE PROPERTIES OF SHORT OKRA-GLASS FIBERS REINFORCED EPOXY HYBRID COMPOSITES

ABSTRACTIn this work,theproperties of short okra-glass fibers reinforced epoxy hybrid composites were studied. Critical fiber length of the okra fiber was studied at different lengths (10mm, 20mm, 30mm, 40mm and 50mm). Fiber length of 20mm exhibited the best optimal property values. The propertie...

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📄 86 pages | 🧠 7837 words | 📚 5 chapters

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MODIFICATION OF GUM ARABIC

ABSTRACTThe physical and chemical modifications of gum arabic have been attempted. The physical method involved the p1asticization of gum arabic with sorbitol, glycerol and ethylene glycol . The chemical method was by acid hydrolysis, acetolysis and acetate formation. The films Cast from the modi...

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📄 91 pages | 🧠 9749 words | 📚 5 chapters

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QUALITY OF SANDCRETE BLOCKS PRODUCED IN KANO STATE

ABSTRACTThe thesis aims at studying the quality of the sandcrete blocks produced in Kano State and as such journals, codes, standards and other research materials were consulted and looked into carefully. The tests carried out include development strength test (wet and dry), wet compressive test,...

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📄 95 pages | 🧠 10807 words | 📚 5 chapters

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A SYSTEM FOR RURAL STORAGE OF FRESH TOMATO

ABSTRACTAs a result of the need to minimize the huge losses of perishable agricultural crops produced in the rural communities and preserve their fresh qualities before getting to the consumer, at the farm and market levels, a storage system for fresh tomato was designed and constructed with the ...

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📄 82 pages | 🧠 12591 words | 📚 5 chapters

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DETERMINATION OF THE AMOUNT OF DYE EXTRACTED FROM PLANTS AND EXAMINATION OF THEIR FASTNESS PROPERTIES TO COTTON FABRICS

ABSTRACTNyam, Bitrus Bin, Determination of the Amount of Dye Extracted from Plants and Examination of Their Fastness Propertie s to Cotton Fabrics. Master of Arts in Industria l Design, September, 1985, 141pp., 16 Plates, 3k reference titles. The problem of this study is to investigat e the exten...

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📄 98 pages | 🧠 11045 words | 📚 5 chapters

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THE EFFECTS OF STABILIZATION ON BLACK COTTON SOIL

ABSTRACTThe addition of traces of chemicals in the stabilisation and modification of expansive soils have been a common practice. Basically, lime (hydrated lime and quick lime) have been found to be most effective in reducing the swelling properties of potentially expansive soils. In regions wher...

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📄 84 pages | 🧠 7390 words | 📚 5 chapters

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ASSESSMENT OF TRANSIENT STABILITY ENHANCEMENT CAPABILITY OF UNIFIED POWER FLOW CONTROLLER IN A MULTI-MACHINE POWER SYSTEM

ABSTRACTThe study of the transient stability enhancement capability of Unified power flow controller (UPFC) in a multi-machine power system is presented. The test system was Nigerian 330kV power system and the focus was on the effect of disturbances on the largest generating unit (Egbin) in the s...

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📄 92 pages | 🧠 11084 words | 📚 5 chapters

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BEAUTY AND FASHION CENTRE ABUJA: EXPLORING THE USE OF DAYLIGHT TO ENHANCE VISUAL COMFORT

ABSTRACTNatural light is the essence from which all color reacts and takes existence. It's the all important element in interior design/architecture. It provides a space with genuineness and without it a room can look unexciting, uninteresting and can feel repulsive. Sunlight is an elemental part...

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📄 94 pages | 🧠 9022 words | 📚 5 chapters

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DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF CRUDE DISTILLATION UNIT COMPONENTS FOR A MINI PETROLEUM REFINERY

ABSTRACTNigeria is faced with high import of petroleum products, incessant shortage of the products and poor petroleum refining status. There is therefore the need to develop local technology in petroleum refining as a sustainable solution to these problems. This work contributes its own quota to...

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📄 84 pages | 🧠 7552 words | 📚 5 chapters

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DEVELOPMENT OF ZEOLITE Y AND ZSM5 COMPOSITE CATALYST FROM KANKARA KAOLIN

ABSTRACTZeolite Y was synthesized from Kankara kaolin using a novel split method. The zeolite Y synthesized was thermally stabilized by impregnating with rare earth metal. Catalytic cracking catalysts; catalyst Y zeolite and catalyst Y zeolite + ZSM5 blend were formulated. The physiochemical and ...

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📄 82 pages | 🧠 9564 words | 📚 5 chapters

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A SUBSIDENCE MONITORING PROGRAM FOR AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY DAM, ZARIA

ABSTRACTA research project dealing with the determination and monitoring of subsidence (vertical movements) of A.B.U. Dam as a result of increase in volume of water in the reservoir, causing sudden load (causative effects) on the dam is discribed. It is of great interest and importance to design ...

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📄 84 pages | 🧠 9969 words | 📚 5 chapters

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THE SUITABILITY OF COTTON STALKS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MEDIUM DENSITY FIBREBOARD

ABSTRACTThe medium Density Fibreboard is dry formed panel and is usually produced from lignocellulosic fibre bonded with resins. It is made from wood fibres. The purpose of this project is to investigate the suitability of cotton stalks for the production of such boards. The cotton stalks consist...

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📄 88 pages | 🧠 8620 words | 📚 5 chapters

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NON-CIRCULAR BORING ON THE LATHE USING CHAIN DRIVE FOR POWER TRANSMISSION

ABSTRACTA non-circula r borin g attachmen t ha s been developed . It consist s of a hydrauli c power system in th e form known a s TKBIO Copying Unit variou s individua l templates, and a chai n driv e power transmissio n system. Power is tappe d from th e lath e spindl e usin g a-frictio n clutc...

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📄 83 pages | 🧠 11930 words | 📚 5 chapters

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Computer Simulation of the Telephone System in the Northern States of Nigeria

ABSTRACTThe telephone system in Nigeria has for many years been a subject of attack from many quarters. The poor performance of the system has defied all attempts aimed at improving the situation. This study seeks to identify the cause or causes of the poor performance of the telephone system in ...

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📄 87 pages | 🧠 8857 words | 📚 5 chapters

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