The Experimental Study of Self Compacting Concrete Using Plantain Leaf Ash Chapter One of The Experimental Study of Self Compacting Concrete Using Plantain Leaf Ash INTRODUCTION TO SCC Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC), a relatively new category of high performance concrete, is proportioned in such that the concrete freely passes around and through reinforcement, completely fills …
The Prevalence and Management of Crevics on Nigerian Roads INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The provision and maintenance of road infrastructure has constituted a significant factor in developing countries including Nigeria. Road transportation enhances significant economic development of the nation as a good proportion of economic and commercial activities are carried out by means…
Influence of (Coated) Stirrups on Overlapped Splice Strength of Epoxy Coated Deformed Bars Abstract on Influence of (Coated) Stirrups on Overlapped Splice Strength of Epoxy Coated Deformed Bars This paper investigates the influence of coated stirrups on overlapped splice strength of epoxy coated deformed bars. Six (6) beams of length 2550mm 300mm with lapped splice bars in…
Geometric Design of Highway Abstract on Geometric Design of Highway Geometric design of highways is an important factor to be considered before highway construction as it necessitates the determination of specific design elements, which include: the number of lanes, lane width, median and width, length of acceleration and deceleration lanes for on and off…
Assessment of the Factor Affecting the Cost Performance of the Construction Project Abstract of Assessment of the Factor Affecting the Cost Performance of the Construction Project This study investigates the factors affecting cost performance of construction projects in Lagos State located in the south-western part of Nigeria. It draws on relevant previous research in the theory of work on…
Effect of Covid-19 on the Construction Sector Chapter One of Effect of Covid-19 on the Construction Sector INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the world of works. Its impact, which varies across sectors, has been significant in the construction sector.The construction sector has an important role to play within the…
Oil Spillage and Its Environmental Effects Abstract of Oil Spillage and Its Environmental Effects This study is on oil spillage and its environmental effects. The major objective of the study is to ascertain the effect of oil spillage in the environment. The total population for the study is 200 selected residents in Niger Delta…
Evaluating the Impact of Solid Waste Disposal in Yenagoa and the Introduction of Modern Waste Management Technology in Nigeria Chapter One of Evaluating the Impact of Solid Waste Disposal in Yenagoa and the Introduction of Modern Waste Management Technology in Nigeria INTRODUCTION The human race indwells a dual world. The first is the original…
The Effect Flood on Land Utilization Disaster Prevention in Nigeria Chapter One of The Effect Flood on Land Utilization Disaster Prevention in Nigeria INTRODUCTION Land Utilization: Floods are among the most overwhelming natural disasters in the world, causing discomfort and sickness also claiming more lives and increasing poverty and property damage than any other…
The Effect of Agbarho Slaughterhouse Effluent on the Agbarho River Water Chapter One of The Effect of Agbarho Slaughterhouse Effluent on the Agbarho River Water BACKGROUND OF STUDY Water is the prerequisite of life, mankind has settled along the Nile, the Euphrates, the Tigris, the Indus and the Yangtze-Kiang (Marsha et al., 1999). Since ancient…
The Effect of Heavy Rainfall in Lagos Metropolis Chapter One of The Effect of Heavy Rainfall in Lagos Metropolis Background of the study According to Ugbodaga, (2015) the government of Lagos State has warned state residents to prepare for heavy rains and advised residents of flood zones to be ready to move immediately they…
Deforestation Causes, Effects and Control Strtegies Chapter One of Deforestation Causes, Effects and Control Strtegies INTRODUCTION Background of the studies Nigeria is naturally endowed with vast expanse of forest land, the swamp forests in the extreme Southern part of the country, the tropical rainforest in the South- western axis and the wooded savannah in…
The Effect of Untreated Sugar Cane Ash on the Setting Time and Compressive Strength of Concrete Mix Chapter One of The Effect of Untreated Sugar Cane Ash on the Setting Time and Compressive Strength of Concrete Mix INTRODUTION BACKGROUND Concrete is a construction material that compose of cement (Portland cement) as well as…
Assessment of Ambient Air Within the Vicinity of a Charcoal Production Site in Amukpe Sapele, Delta State Abstract of Assessment of Ambient Air Within the Vicinity of a Charcoal Production Site in Amukpe Sapele, Delta State Air quality continues to be among the top environmental concerns in Nigeria. In nigeria, where majority of the…
Consequences of Deforestation on Rural Household Income (a Case Study of Odighi Edo State) Chapter One of Consequences of Deforestation on Rural Household Income (a Case Study of Odighi Edo State) INTRODUCTION Deforestation is the removal of a forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forest use. Examples…
Construction of Panel Door Abstract on Construction of Panel Door Panel door is one of the important construction found or used in a building. It can be found in most building for protection of valuables and to regulate movement in the building. Wooden panel is said to be the best pattern of door because…
Environmental Integrity in Nigeria and Challenge of Crude Oil Theft Abstract of Environmental Integrity in Nigeria and Challenge of Crude Oil Theft The issue of environmental degradation as a result of crude oil theft is fast becoming an intractable problem in Nigeria, the international energy agency reported that Nigeria was losing about $7 billion…
Impact of Environmental Planning on Rural Development (a Case Study of Uli Local Government Area in Anambra State) Abstract of Impact of Environmental Planning on Rural Development (a Case Study of Uli Local Government Area in Anambra State) Environmental planning the process of facilitating decision making to carry out development with the consideration given to…
The Role of Natural Pozzolans in Sandcrete Performance Chapter One of The Role of Natural Pozzolans in Sandcrete Performance INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND STUDY Various research works have been carried out on the binary blends of ordinary Portland cement with different pozzolans in making cement composites. The need to reduce the high cost of Ordinary Portland…
Effect of Gas Flaring Into the Ecosystem (a Case Study of Niger Delta Region of Nigeria) Chapter One of Effect of Gas Flaring Into the Ecosystem (a Case Study of Niger Delta Region of Nigeria) INTRODUCTION Background of the study Nigeria flares more natural gas associated with oil extraction than any other country, with estimates suggesting…
Critical Analysis of Pattern of Land Use in Osun State Abstract of Critical Analysis of Pattern of Land Use in Osun State The provision of pattern of land use have been stimulated by the growth of cities by the need for relieve resulting form the pressure of modern living, so also people of age,…
The Impact of Student Population on Rental Value Around the Polytechnic Neighbouhood (Case Study of Rufus Giwa Polythecnic Owo) Chapter One of The Impact of Student Population on Rental Value Around the Polytechnic Neighbouhood (Case Study of Rufus Giwa Polythecnic Owo) INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Tertiary institution is viewed as a magnet in…
An Investigation Into the Problems Facing Teachers in Teaching Computer Science in Nigerian Secondary Schools Today A computer can be defined as an electronic machine used for accepting data and instruction from an input unit and processes the data in the processing unit and transfers data for our use through the output unit (Esquire,…
A Comparative Analysis of Rental Variation in Residential and Commercial Properties in Nigeria (a Case Study of Port Harcourt 2004- 2014) Chapter One of A Comparative Analysis of Rental Variation in Residential and Commercial Properties in Nigeria (a Case Study of Port Harcourt 2004- 2014) INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Shelter is a basic…
Land Availability Challenges and Mismanagement Issues and Solutions Case Study of Abuja Chapter One of Land Availability Challenges and Mismanagement Issues and Solutions Case Study of Abuja INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Abuja the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria has tremendous importance in the country’s life and development. It is a hotbed for political…
Influence of Different Light Intensities on the Germination and Early Growth of Treculia Africana Abstract of Influence of Different Light Intensities on the Germination and Early Growth of Treculia Africana This study was carried out to investigate the effect of different lights intensities on the germination and early growth of Treculia africana under different…
Effect of Environmental Conditions of Two Natural Wood Seasoning Media Abstract of Effect of Environmental Conditions of Two Natural Wood Seasoning Media The versatility of wood is due to the level of moisture content in wood which determine the performance of wood in service. This performance is as a result of the process used…
Comparative Analysis of Academic Performance of Senior Secondary School Students in English Language, Computer Science and Integrated Science in External Examinations From 2003-2007. (a Case Study of Enugu North Local Gov TABLE OF CONTENTS TITILE PAGE CERTIFICATION APPPROVAL PAGE DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ABSTRACT TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Statement…
Characterization of Pyrolytic Biofuel Prepared From Biomass of Ceiba Pentandra and Melicia Excelsa Abstract of Characterization of Pyrolytic Biofuel Prepared From Biomass of Ceiba Pentandra and Melicia Excelsa Wood wastes residues collected at sawmill along Benin Ilesha express way in Akure Ondo State (Ceiba pentandra, Melicia excelsa and mixture of Ceiba pentandra, and Melicia…
The Effect of Refuse Disposal on Human Health in Nigeria a Case Study of Bayelsa State Chapter One of The Effect of Refuse Disposal on Human Health in Nigeria a Case Study of Bayelsa State INTRODUCTION Background of the study human health: The importance of living in a clean environment cannot be over-emphasized. Once…
