Archive:: American Journal of Construction and Building Materials:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2021

Ductile Evaluation and Mechanical Performance of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Using PVA and Steel Fibers

Chun Ho Kim, Nam Wook Kim

Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2021

Pages: 1-9

Received: 14 December 2020

Accepted: 28 December 2020

Published: 15 January 2021

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajcbm.20210501.11

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Abstract: In recent years, a high toughness cement composite material (HTCCM) has been developed, which has far more performance than existing fiber reinforced concrete. HTCCM is a composite material made by reinforcing cement-based materials with fibers. It exhibits multiple crack characteristics under bending stress and greatly improves toughness during fl... Show More

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Impact of Collaborative Processes on the Success of Construction Projects in Nigeria

Dorcas Titilayo Moyanga, Charles Preye Adeoye

Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2021

Pages: 10-14

Received: 4 February 2021

Accepted: 20 February 2021

Published: 29 April 2021

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajcbm.20210501.12

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Abstract: Collaboration is essential to the success of construction projects and a defined collaborative process is one of the key elements of a successful relationship in construction. Although the consultant and contractor are key stakeholders in construction yet it is not being proven how their relationship affect projects in Nigeria’s construction indust... Show More

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The Use of Yam Peel Ash as Partial Replacement of Cement Towards Achieving Low Cost Housing

Waheed Oyelola Balogun, Oluwaseun Olatunji Otunola

Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2021

Pages: 15-21

Received: 8 April 2021

Accepted: 21 April 2021

Published: 30 April 2021

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajcbm.20210501.13

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Abstract: Yam Peels are the wastes produced when yam are processed for human consumption. This research investigated the structural strength characteristics of concrete with Yam peel ash (YPA) used as partial substitute for cement. The YPA was subjected to pozzolanicity and setting time tests to ascertain it potential as a pozzolan. Water/cement ratio of 0.6... Show More

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Improving Properties of Cinder Blended Materials for Construction of Low Volume Roads in Mbeya Region Tanzania

Duwa Hamisi Chengula, Joseph Kilango Mnkeni

Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2021

Pages: 22-31

Received: 5 June 2021

Accepted: 19 June 2021

Published: 25 June 2021

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajcbm.20210501.14

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Abstract: The study to improve engineering properties of cinder blended materials was conducted in Mbeya region Tanzania. The low volume roads (LVRs) comprises of 75% of the whole road network and serves about 80% of population in Tanzania. The abundant materials in Mbeya region are cinders/scoria, pumices and volcanic soils which are originated from volcani... Show More

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