Research Papers/Topics in Building Technology

Evaluate the maintenance management practices of public and private properties in Nigeria

ABSTRACT  The study focused on maintenance management practice in public and private properties, (a case study of selected public and private housing estates) in Lagos state, Nigeria. To achieve this, case study of 10 selected housing estates were carried out by means of structured questionnaires. A total  number  of  200  questionnaires  were  administered  to  the  selected  estates  and  141  were returned and used for the analysis, and this gave a response rate of 70.5%. Th...

Paper Crete Brick An Alternative To Paper Waste management

Abstract  The research was conducted on investigation into papercrete brick, as an alternative to paper  waste management in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi. The demand of paper consumption represents a permanent issue in day to day activities which if a holistic approach is not taken to manage it waste effect, there won't be any sustainability achievement. A laboratory approach was employed ranging from soaking, mixing, casting and curing, finally physical and mechanical propertie...

An Investigation of the use of Recycled concrete as aggregate in fresh concrete production

ABSTRACT  In recent years there has been an increase in the number of construction works and  concrete is the main construction material for most of the structures that are being  built. Nigeria is a developing Country with a large population and land area therefore  a consumer of concrete. This paper considers the option of recycling concrete in  order to meet the high concrete demand and effective management of construction  and demolition waste. The test focused on the use of recycle...

Defect in Buildings

Contents Chapter one 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Statement of problem 1.3 Aim & Objectives 1.3.1 General objectives 1.3.2 Specific Objectives of the study are to 1.4 Significance of the study 1.5 Scope of the study 1.6 limitation of the study 1.7 Conceptual and Theoretical definition of terms Chapter two-- Literature Review 2.1 What is building Defect? 2.2 Causes of Building defects 2.3 Category of Building Defects 2.4 Types of Defect 2.4.1 Erosion of Mortar 2.4.2 Peeling Paint 2.4.3 Cracking of Wal...

Design and Construction of a Winder Stair

Abstract This research is all about design, construction and preparation of cost estimate for a reinforced concrete winder stair. This type of stair is one of most important stair, use where there is no enough space. Winder stair is very common in older homes, often used as a secondary staircase where the grand staircase may have been in the entry and the winder used as an access to the kitchen, it has more visual interest. Winder stairs meander around corners. For this reason, it has gained ...

EVALUATION OF FACTORS AFFECTING CONSTRUCTION COST PERFORMANCE IN CONSTRUCTION SITES IN AWKA

Construction industry in Nigeria had been a major source of employment for 70% of labour in the country, thus it controls the capital flow, as well as labour resources, which has cost implications. Adequate management of these resources is considered an important aspect of project works; so also if the resources are adequately harnessed, issues that pertain to cost overrun would not arise which could result to variations and claims. The growing need for construction of all types coupled with ...

MAINTENANCE MANUAL AND INSPECTION OF BUILDING

The study emphasised on the maintenance manual and inspection of buildings. The paper reviewed the existing literature on building maintenance, and inspection of building, types of maintenance, causes of maintenance, inspection types and procedure, stages of maintenance, and factors influencing the decision to carry out maintenance work. The study utilized a structured questionnaire which was administered on the maintenance management industry and house owners in the study area. The analysis ...

APPRAISAL OF APPLICATION OF BUILDING FACILITY MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC BUILDING IN FEDERAL POLY OKO

This study is on an Appraisal of application of building facility maintenance of public buildings in Federal poly Oko. Some of the objectives include; determining the nature and types of public building, to examine the current condition and state of maintenance of public buildings, to identify the underlying factors that militated to poor maintenance of public buildings and make suggestions and recommendations towards the adoption of effective maintenance policy.              A researc...

Appraisal of Application of Building Facility Maintenance of Public Buildings in Federal Polytechnic Oko

Abstract This study is on an Appraisal of application of building facility maintenance of public buildings in Federal poly Oko. Some of the objectives include; determining the nature and types of public building, to examine the current condition and state of maintenance of public buildings, to identify the underlying factors that militated to poor maintenance of public buildings and make suggestions and recommendations towards the adoption of effective maintenance policy.             ...

INFLUENCE OF PALM FIBRE ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF STABILIZED LATERITE INTERLOCKING BRICKS

Abstract Investigations are ongoing for continuous improvement in the properties of stabilized earth for low cost housing. This research examined the influence of palm fibre on the characteristics of cement stabilized laterite interlocking bricks. Specific objective is to examine engineering properties of cement stabilized laterite with palm fibre additives and to compare the cost per square meter with conventional sandcrete blocks. Seventy-two (72) bricks were produced comprising six dif...

EFFECT OF CURING METHODS ON THE CHARACTERISTIC STRENGTH OF CONCRETE WITH LATERITIC SAND AND PERIWINKLE SHELL

ABSTRACT This study investigates the effect of curing methods on the compressive strength of concrete with fine and coarse aggregates components fully and partly replaced with lateritic sand and periwinkle shell respectively. A total of 90 cube specimens of 100 x 100 mm dimensions for each percentage replacements ranging from 10 to 40% percentage replacement of fine aggregate with lateritic sand and coarse aggregate with periwinkle shell and 100% percentage replacement of fine aggregate w...

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH PERFORMANCE OF CEMENT STABILISED EARTH MADE BRICKS FOR LOW COST HOUSING. R

ABSTRACT The quest for the government to provide more affordable housing for the masses has necessitated more researchers to continue to investigate alternative means of low cost Building materials. Earth made bricks have been recognized as one of the oldest building material. It is not enough to provide these low cost houses but more efforts should be geared towards durability and other mechanical properties. This research examines performance characteristic of earth made brick to determ...

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE CONTAINING PERIWINKLE

Abstract This research tends to compare the workability and compressive strength of granite against periwinkle and palm kernel shells as coarse aggregates in concrete production. Specific objective is to determine the workability of local substitute for granite using periwinkle and palm kernel shell as coarse aggregate, and to compare the compressive strengths of periwinkle and palm kernel shells with granite based concrete using different concrete mixes. The One-hundred and eight cubes p...

Assesing cracks in buildings

To assess defects of cracks in buildings

Conflict Management in Nigerian Construction Industry: Project Managers’ View

Abstract Conflict is a natural phenomenon in the construction project management as in other areas of human activities as its importance being accepted if positively managed. . Despite different types of conflict resolution, arbitration and mediation conflict in construction projects remained unending and project abandonment flourishes in Nigerian construction industry, however the involvement of Project Managers as a leader who should maintain conflict within the project is worthy of precise...


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