American Journal of Civil Engineering

Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015

  • Comparative Analysis of Non-Destructive Strength of Water Cured and Air Cured Concrete

    Onungwe Ishmael, Sarogoro Samuel, George Abednego, Akpan Paul

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 194-198
    Received: 15 October 2015
    Accepted: 23 October 2015
    Published: 16 November 2015
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    Abstract: Non-destructive strength comparative analysis was carried out on water cured and air cured concrete cube samples. The investigation was for a period of 7, 14, 21 and 28 days. The concrete cube samples were designed using a mix ratio of 1:2:4 and water cement ratio of 0.55 with batching done in weight. The results reveal a substantial strength gain ... Show More
  • Effects of Road Improvement on Safety: A Case Study of Nairobi-Thika Superhighway

    Chelugo Nicholas Chepchieng, Abiero Gariy, Mwatela Josphat K. Z.

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 199-206
    Received: 10 September 2015
    Accepted: 04 October 2015
    Published: 11 January 2016
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    Abstract: Road safety is one of the main transportation problems in developing countries. The major goal of the transportation system is to enhance mobility and road traffic accidents are unwanted by-products which have to be minimized while achieving the primary goal. Road safety engineers are faced with the challenge of addressing safety issues within the ... Show More
  • Use of Debris Program of Civil Construction Waste Management in Containment Residential Erosion Geovanni Braga in Anapolis in the State of Goiás

    Welvis Furtado da Silva, Ernane Rosa Martins

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 207-216
    Received: 26 January 2016
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    Published: 27 January 2016
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    Abstract: The gullies can cause great damage to the environment and also the very human environment, as one of the main consequences of this erosion is the major loss of soil mass. This work aims to present the use of debris originating from demolition in construction to contain the degraded area that causes environmental impact at Residential Geovanni Braga... Show More