American Journal of Construction and Building Materials

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Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2022

  • Assessment of High-Rise Buildings During the Operation Stage in Addis Ababa City

    Amanual Temesgen Mosie

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2022
    Pages: 80-84
    Received: 16 August 2022
    Accepted: 13 September 2022
    Published: 31 October 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajcbm.20220602.11
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    Abstract: To afford extra built-up space vertically both for working and living, high-rise buildings are constructed. Living in high-rise buildings has advantages as well as disadvantages. On the constructive side high-rise buildings can accommodate more people closer to work places, thus decreasing the length of work journeys and energy consumption. When we... Show More
  • Gamma Radiation as a Recycling Tool for Waste Materials Used in Concrete

    Biniyam Nigussie Edae

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2022
    Pages: 85-92
    Received: 22 August 2022
    Accepted: 14 September 2022
    Published: 4 November 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajcbm.20220602.12
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    Abstract: This particular review paper considered the use of gamma radiation as a tool for structural modification of recovered materials from waste and its use for preparing concrete. The use of gamma radiation to enhance the mechanical properties of concrete as well as the reuse and recycling of waste materials have been taken into consideration. Reinforce... Show More
  • Prediction of Target Mean Strength of Concrete Mixes

    Masala Mwiko, Michael Nshumfwa Mulenga

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2022
    Pages: 93-104
    Received: 4 October 2022
    Accepted: 31 October 2022
    Published: 15 December 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajcbm.20220602.13
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    Abstract: In practice cured concrete strength may exhibit strength variation from batch to batch and within batch despite the mixes being of the same proportions and with quality control. On the other hand, structural concrete elements are designed to meet specific characteristic strength. In order to ensure compliance to the specified characteristic strengt... Show More