Hollow sandcrete blocks constitute more than 90% of residential building construction in
developing countries especially in West Africa. Over-reliance on dredged river sands and …

This study explored necessity of quality supervision on construction operatives' service
delivery. The study adopted snowball and random sampling techniques in selecting …

Global consumption of nonrenewable natural aggregate for construction activities is now
becoming a significant concern. Reusing agricultural or marine-based wastes could offer a …

The impact of facility provisions within housing environs cannot be overemphasized. It
represents the backbone of housing development, stabilizes occupant satisfaction level, and …

Secondary aluminum dross (SAD) is a hazardous by-product of the aluminum smelting
industry. Among various recycling options of this waste, construction and building materials …

The data explored the assessment of the quality of river sand as an aggregate in
replacement of crushed stones which are widely used by majority of manufacturers in …

This study investigated the extent to which the mechanical strength of commercially
produced sandcrete blocks in Delta State, Nigeria, conforms to recognized international …

The frequent collapse of buildings in Nigeria has necessitated carrying out a quality check
not only on the structural design of these buildings but also on the materials used in their …

In our society today most of the aggregates that were used for concrete work were usually
abandoned on site for some times with minimum of 6 month or more due to different factors …

In the construction industry, an aggregate is an important material used in the production of
concrete. The strength of any building component, constructed using concrete will depend …