Journal of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

Volume 6, Issue 5, October 2021

  • Mechanical Properties of Foundation Concrete Exposed to a Swampy Area for a Prolonged Period

    Nsahlai Leonard Nyuykongi, Yamb Bell Emmanuel, Ndigui Bilong, Blaise Ngwem Bayiha, Mbuh Moses Kuma

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5, October 2021
    Pages: 126-134
    Received: 30 November 2020
    Accepted: 15 June 2021
    Published: 15 October 2021
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    Abstract: A total of 24 concrete samples of nominal dimensions 300mm x 150mm x 100mm each were produced for laboratory testing using six cement dosages of 150 Kg/m3, 200 Kg/m3, 250 Kg/m3, 300 Kg/m3, 350, and 400 Kg/m3. Samples were buried at a swampy area with a moisture content of 67.38% for 56days, 84days, 112days and 196days. For concrete dosed at 400 Kg/... Show More
  • Investigation of the Effects of Rice Husk and Rice Straw on the Properties of Lightweight Fibrecrete Blocks

    Abaza Leo, Kyakula Michael

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5, October 2021
    Pages: 135-143
    Received: 3 September 2021
    Accepted: 8 October 2021
    Published: 28 October 2021
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    Abstract: Uganda’s progress towards achieving sustainable growth is curtailed by poor and limited infrastructure, over 60% of the urban population live in slums with poor quality housing and hygiene, 44% of the households sleep in one room, the situation is more critical in Kampala where about 70% sleep in one room. About 67% of Ugandans live in dwellings wi... Show More
  • Performance Efficiency of Common Reed, Sand and Gravel for Greywater Treatment in a Constructed Wetland in Akure, Nigeria

    Alao Femi, Alatise Micheal Olanrewaju, Olanrewaju Olawale

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5, October 2021
    Pages: 144-148
    Received: 28 March 2021
    Accepted: 10 May 2021
    Published: 30 October 2021
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    Abstract: The release of greywater lacking any treatments into drainage channels, land surfaces and normal water bodies will lead to environmental deprivation and health risks. In this study, common reed combined with natural materials of sand and gravel was used in a system of constructed wetland for the treatment of greywater in Akure, Nigeria. Raw greywat... Show More
  • Assessment of Drainage Structure by Using ArcGIS Software: The Case of Bale Robe Town, Ethiopia

    Gutema Wakjira, Garuma Negasa

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 5, October 2021
    Pages: 149-160
    Received: 26 August 2021
    Accepted: 12 October 2021
    Published: 30 October 2021
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    Abstract: An increase in the frequency of extreme weather events such as heavy storms and floods has been reported in various parts of the world. Ethiopian cities at large, are troubled with storm water leading into floods especially during the rainy season due to inadequate installation of desired infrastructure. In the Robe town since the construction of im... Show More