Engineering

EVALUATION OF THESTRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE OF ASPHALTIC CONCRETE HIGHWAY PAVEMENT

ABSTRACTThis research is a study of the structural performance of the asphaltic concrete pavement of the Zuba-Gwagwalada-Sheda section of the Lokoja-Abuja highway from chainage 1km+500m to chainage 29km+800m. A Pavement Serviceability Rating (PSR) was conducted, followed by a Pavement Condition I...

Engineering Type: PROJECT

📄 100 pages | 🧠 10625 words | 📚 5 chapters

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) OF THE PROPOSED KIRI HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER PROJECT

ABSTRACTThis thesis assesses the potential environmental as well as the social impacts that are associated with the conversion of Kiri dam to a hydro-electric power dam. As case studies, five villages namely; Mabonde, Gelode, WuroJauro, Kiri and New Talum in the Guyuk District of the Adamawa Stat...

Engineering Type: PROJECT

📄 97 pages | 🧠 12537 words | 📚 5 chapters

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DEVELOPMENT OF METAL MATRIX/COCONUT SHELL ASH PARTICULATE COMPOSITES FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATION

ABSTRACTThis research presents the development of metal matrix composite using coconut shell ash as the reinforcement for automotive applications. Test samples were produced by stir casting method and machined into standard sizes for the purpose of determining micro structural analysis, physical,...

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📄 93 pages | 🧠 6055 words | 📚 5 chapters

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CHARACTERIZATION OF AZARA COPPER ORE DEPOSIT

A CASE STUDY OF NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACTThe characterization of Azara copper ore was carried out. The samples were collected from three different locations in Azara, Awe Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The physical observation shows that the ore has metallic lustre, dark bronze with greenish stripe and irregular...

Engineering Type: PROJECT

📄 86 pages | 🧠 10681 words | 📚 5 chapters

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APPLICATION OF GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) IN MANAGEMENT OF TRAFFIC

A CASE STUDY OF ABUJA CITY CENTRE, FCT, NIGERIA

ABSTRACTTraffic problems are increasing by the day. In Abuja, where the travel demand and the travel density are high, traffic creates numerous problems such as traffic congestion; traffic jam, and delays among others. ? Application of Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information Sy...

Engineering Type: PROJECT

📄 86 pages | 🧠 11300 words | 📚 5 chapters

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PREDICTION OF MOMENT CAPACITY OF CONCRETE SLABS SINGLY REINFORCED WITH CARBON FIBER REINFORCED PLASTICS (CFRP) USING SIMULATED ANNEALING

ABSTRACTPrediction of moment capacity of concrete slabs singly reinforced with carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) using simulated annealing is looked into. Equations for resistance moment are obtained based on the flexural requirements presented in ACI 440. 1R-06 (2006). These equations are ...

Engineering Type: PROJECT

📄 95 pages | 🧠 9655 words | 📚 5 chapters

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VERIFICATION OF APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURE FOR ASPHALT PAVEMENT LAYING

A CASE STUDY OF KADUNA STATE

ABSTRACTThis work is aimed at estimating the time available for compaction of a hot-mix asphalt mixture during construction.Laboratory tests were conducted on dense-graded asphalt and porous asphalt PA mixtures to evaluate their mechanical properties. Temperatures and mix characteristics tested i...

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📄 98 pages | 🧠 6334 words | 📚 5 chapters

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THE ROLE OF AGROFORESTRY PRACTICES IN SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT IN RURAL AREAS

A CASE STUDY OF KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACTThe concern of humanity is the need to tackle the increasing challenges of severe land degradation and desertification of the ecosystem. The study examined the critical role of agroforestry practices in sustainable land management in rural areas of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Purposive samplin...

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📄 92 pages | 🧠 6980 words | 📚 5 chapters

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THE SPATIO - TEMPORAL PATTERN OF URBAN SPRAWL

A CASE STUDY OF ZARIA METROPOLIS, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACTCities and towns all over the world are rapidly growing. Population increase and economic booming is one of the leading factors of urbanization in Nigeria. Zaria is among the major Nigerian cities which have been experiencing rapid structural and functional changes which need to be unders...

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📄 97 pages | 🧠 12900 words | 📚 5 chapters

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EVALUATION OF MECHANICAL AND CORROSION PROPERTIES OF MILD STEEL IN SOME ENVIRONMENTS INHIBITED BY AFRICAN LOCUST BEANS TREE

ABSTRACTCorrosion of mild steel is a big problem in most of our industries causing huge losses of millions of dollars in maintenance. Synthetic corrosion inhibitors are carcinogenic and not biodegradable hence the urgent need for organic inhibitors.Shaded leaves and pods from African locust beans...

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📄 97 pages | 🧠 11365 words | 📚 5 chapters

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EFFECT OF MIX RATIO AND CURING WATER ON THE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF OIL PALM SHELL (OPS) AGGREGATE CONCRETE

ABSTRACTIn this study, the compressive strengths and Modulus of elasticity of lightweight Concrete with oil palm shells as partial replacement of coarse aggregate was presented. The different types of mixing water were used, namely, clean water from Ahmadu Bello University Water Works, Salt water...

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📄 82 pages | 🧠 9028 words | 📚 5 chapters

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USE OF COCONUT SHELL AS COARSE AGGREGATE IN LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE

ABSTRACTThis research work reports the investigation carried out to determine the use of coconut shell as an aggregate in light weight concrete. Concrete samples were produced with different mix ratios, to determine the best and economic proportions that will give acceptable compressive strengths...

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📄 96 pages | 🧠 9781 words | 📚 5 chapters

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Suitability Assessment of Kurumu, Garin-maiganga, Gindiakwati and Ogboyoba Coal Deposit Properties for Power Generation

ABSTRACTIn the quest for search of suitable coal deposits for power generation, the qualities of four Nigerian coal samples from Kurumu (Gombe State), Garin-maiganga (Bauchi State), Gindi-akwati (Plateau State) and Ogboyoba (Kogi State) deposits were analysed to assess their suitability for power...

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📄 95 pages | 🧠 9410 words | 📚 5 chapters

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STUDIES OF REGENERATION OF CATALYTIC REFORMING CATALYST

ABSTRACTA study of regeneration of naphtha reforming catalyst was carried out in this work. Two samples of deactivated catalysts were collected at different on-line reforming hours before their usual end of life cycle. The catalyst were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Xray fluorescen...

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📄 93 pages | 🧠 6461 words | 📚 5 chapters

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RELIABILITY ANALYSIS OF OPTIMALLY DESIGNED REINFORCED CONCRETE FRAMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH EUROCODE 2 (2004)

ABSTRACTThis work presents reliability analysis of optimally designed reinforced concrete frames in accordance with Eurocode 2 (2004). A computer program in MATLAB (2004) was developed to analyze the frames based on direct stiffness method. The mathematical models of the design optimization probl...

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📄 97 pages | 🧠 11059 words | 📚 5 chapters

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