(1). EFFECTS OF SOLID WASTES ON THE QUALITY OF UNDERGROUND WATER

This research paper examines the effects of solid wastes, quality and its control on groundwater pollution in Ikirun (Maboreje and Okeafo areas) Osun state Nigeria. The study was born out .... Continue reading


(2). AN APPRAISAL OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) APPLICATION IN NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

This study is aimed at investigating the level of Information Communication Technology (ICT) applications in the Nigerian Construction Industry; determine the prospects with respect to benefits, costs, risks and research .... Continue reading


(3). ROUTE SURVEY OF ROAD AND PAVEMENT DESIGN (REHABILITATION/MODERNIZATION) [CASE STUDY OF ROAD LINKING FEDERAL SECRETARIAT INDUSTRIAL CENTRE AND MASS COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT]

The study cover a view and a detailed explanation of the modification required to be carried out on the main access road linkage of the Campus III Industrial center from .... Continue reading


(4). UNDERGROUND RESERVOIR IN NIGERIA: PROBLEM AND PROSPECTS [A CASE STUDY OF SOUTH EAST GEOPOLITICAL ZONE]

This research paper examines the problem and prospects of underground reservoir in Nigeria (a case study of south east geopolitical zone). The study was born out of unregulated manner in .... Continue reading


(5). CAUSES, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF DAMP ON BUILDING IN MAKOKO AREA OF YABA LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN LAGOS STATE

It has been clearly identified that one of the agent that easily deteriorate building structure, weaken the strength of the component of building and shorten the life-span of building is “.... Continue reading


(6). STRUCTURAL DETAILING IN REINFORCED CONCRETE OF A THREE BEDROOM DETACH DUPLEX

In structural detailing, the project is initiated by the structural engineer. The architectural drawings are prepared by the architect to the required scale and specification given to him by the .... Continue reading


(7). ROUTE SURVEY AND DESIGN OF PAREMENT OF ROAD

The study cover a view and a detailed explanation of the modification required to be carried out on the main access road linkage of the Campus III Industrial center from .... Continue reading


(8). THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE MADE FROM VARIOUS AGGREGATE

The work has gone a long way in determining strength of concrete made of various aggregates such as granites stone, black gravel, washed gravel and surface gravel.Some factors such .... Continue reading


(9). ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF A RETAINING WALL

THIS RESEARCH FOCUSED ON ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF A RETAINING WALL. Continue reading


(10). THE EFFECT OF SEWAGE EFFLUENT ON THE PERMEABILITY OF SOIL

The ignorant of the effect of sewage effluent on the permeability and other engineering properties of soil has to a level, reduced the pace of development in terms of technology.    .... Continue reading


(11). COMPARING THE STRENGHT AS BLOCKS MADE FROM CEMENT AND LATERITE SOIL CEMENT AND RED EARTH LATERITE, SAND AND RED EARTH

This case study is “comparing the strength of blocks made from: cement stabilized laterite blocks, cement stabilized red earth blocks and sand,  red earth and laterite blocks and mud blocks .... Continue reading


(12). COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE MADE FROM VARIOUS AGGREGATE

A STUDY FOCUSED ON THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE MADE FROM VARIOUS AGGREGATE . Continue reading


(13). STRUCTURAL / REINFORCEMENT DETAILING OF A SINGLE STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

This is presentation of information on the detailing of structural members in Buildings. Structural detailing is a branch of structural work that transposes the ideal or works of a Structural .... Continue reading


(14). THE WATER DRAINAGE PROBLEMS

This research work on the water drainage problems (A case study of IMT campus 3 Enugu), the scope of this research work covers every activity which has to do with the .... Continue reading


(15). CONSTRUCTION OF A SIX RAISED PANEL DOOR

A STUDY BASED ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SIX RAISED PANEL DOOR . Continue reading


(16). STRUCTURAL DETAILING OF A SINGLE STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH RETAINING IN ALL

  This project is mainly concerned with the presentation of information basically on the structural detailing of reinforced concrete members of a story building, in a sloppy land with a retaining .... Continue reading


(17). AN INVESTIGATION INTO QUALITY OF AGGREGATE IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION

The current extensive use of low quality aggregate in Nigerian road for engineering applications is of concern because their appear to be a level of ignorance surrounding their existing properties .... Continue reading


(18). INVESTIGATION OF ANAEROBIC PROCESSES IN SEPTIC TANK AS A WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPTION

This project, aimed at investigating the anaerobic processes in septic tank as a waste water treatment option using waste water from septic tank and Soakaway as sample A and B .... Continue reading


(19). STRUCTURAL DETAILING OF A REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURE – DUPLEX BUILDING

In structural detailing, the project is initiated by the structural engineer. The architectural drawings are prepared by the architect to the required scale and specification given to him by the .... Continue reading


(20). IMPROVING SEPTIC TANK PERFORMANCE BY A NEW RATIONAL DESIGN APPROACH

This study was aimed at developing a rational approach to septic tank design in order to reduce health risks associated with improperly treated effluent especially in developing countries. To this .... Continue reading


(21). WATER TREATMENT PLANT MODEL

The technical report of this project deals with the design of a water treatment plant model which consists of five tanks.Water treatment plant model is made up of glass .... Continue reading


(22). RELIABILITY ANALYSIS OF A PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BEAM

The Reliability Analysis of a Prestressed Concrete Beam (PCB) was presented using First Order Reliability Method and Eurocode 2 procedures to carry out the analysis. The results show that the safety .... Continue reading


(23). EVALUATION OF SAW DUST ASH AS MINERAL FILLER IN ASPHALT MIXTURE

The quest for economy in asphalt production using locally available materials necessitated this research which is aimed at evaluating the suitability of Saw Dust Ash (SDA) as mineral filler in .... Continue reading


(24). EFFECT OF MIX RATIO AND CURING WATER ON THE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF OIL PALM SHELL (OPS) AGGREGATE CONCRETE

In this study, the compressive strengths and Modulus of elasticity of lightweight Concrete with oil palm shells as partial replacement of coarse aggregate was presented. The different types of mixing .... Continue reading


(25). COST EVALUATION OF ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN NIGERIA USING HUMAN CAPITAL APPROACH

A DETAILED ANALYSIS OF COST EVALUATION OF ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN NIGERIA USING HUMAN CAPITAL APPROACH. Continue reading


(26). A FRAMEWORK FOR RURAL ROADS ACCESSIBILITY PLANNING

The concept of public participation and how it can be incorporated in transport planning was studied. Current planning methods and steps were reviewed, and a tool which incorporates public participation .... Continue reading


(27). RELIABILITY ANALYSIS OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BRIDGE DECKS SUBJECT TO FATIGUE

In this thesis the reliability analysis of reinforced concrete bridge decks subjected to high cycle fatigue was undertaken. A simply supported (single span) reinforced concrete bridge deck was specifically used .... Continue reading


(28). ISO-SAFETY DESIGN OF FLAT SLABS IN ACCORDANCE WITH EUROCODE 2

This research work focuses on the development of Iso-safety design charts for flexural design of flat slabs at predefined reliability levels in accordance with Eurocode 2 (2004) design criteria. Constitutive models for .... Continue reading


(29). EFFECT OF LOCUST BEAN WASTE ASH ON CEMENT-MODIFIED BLACK COTTON SOIL

Black cotton soil classified as an A-7-6 (24) soil on AASHTO classification collected from new Marte area of Borno state was modified with up to 4% cement and LBWA up to 8% .... Continue reading


(30). THE EFFECT OF BIOREMEDIATION ON THE COMPACTION PARAMETERS, CBR, AND PERMEABILITY OF OIL POLLUTED SOIL

Environmental pollution with petroleum and petrochemical products has been recognized as one of the most important and serious challenges facing environment engineers. Disposal from mechanic sites, accidental leakages from petroleum .... Continue reading


(31). COMPARING THE STRENGHT AS BLOCKS MADE FROM (1) CEMENT AND LATERITIC SOIL (2)CEMENT AND RED EARTH (3) LATERITE, SAND AND RED EARTH

  This case study is “comparing the strength of blocks made from: cement stabilized laterite blocks, cement stabilized red earth blocks and sand,  red earth and laterite blocks and mud blocks .... Continue reading


(32). POLLUTION PROBLEMS AND AN ENGINEERING APPROACH TO THE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENTS

This study examined the effects of effluent discharges from various point-loads on a purposively selected receiving river, the self-recovery ability of the river and the treatability of both the discharges .... Continue reading


(33). STRUCTURAL DETAILING OF A REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURE

In structural detailing, the project is initiated by the structural engineer. The architectural drawings are prepared by the architect to the required scale and specification given to him by the .... Continue reading


(34). AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF WORK ENVIRONMENT ON THE PRODUCTIVITY OF CONSTRUCTION SKILLED WORKERS IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA

A RESEARCH SET FOR THE AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF WORK ENVIRONMENT ON THE PRODUCTIVITY OF CONSTRUCTION SKILLED WORKERS IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA. Continue reading


(35). CAUSES OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FAILURES AND ABANDONMENTS IN NIGERIA

EVALUATING THE CAUSES OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FAILURES AND ABANDONMENTS IN NIGERIA. Continue reading


(36). EFFECT AND IMPLICATION OF FLUORIDE ON DRINKING WELL WATER

A STUDY BASED ON THE EFFECT AND IMPLICATION OF FLUORIDE ON DRINKING WELL WATER. Continue reading


(37). EFFECT OF GROUNDNUT SHELL ASH ON SOIL STABILIZATION

A RESEARCH BASED  ON THE EFFECT OF GROUNDNUT SHELL ASH ON SOIL STABILIZATION. Continue reading


(38). IMPROVEMENT OF BEARING CAPACITY OF SANDY SOIL BY GROUTING

A DETAILED RESEARCH ON THE IMPROVEMENT OF BEARING CAPACITY OF SANDY SOIL BY GROUTING. Continue reading


(39). THE IMPACT OF EFFECTIVE CONTRACT PLANNING ON CONTRACTORS PROFIT

A DETAILED STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF EFFECTIVE CONTRACT PLANNING ON CONTRACTORS PROFIT. Continue reading


(40). THE IMPACT OF PROCUREMENT SYSTEMS ON CONSTRUCTION COST AND DELIVERY

The study to examine procurement systems and it impact on cost management and delivery, the study has the following objectives,to identify various procurement systems commonly used by quantity surveyors .... Continue reading


(41). STRUCTURAL DETAILING OF A SINGLE STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH RETAINING WALL

This project is mainly concerned with the presentation of information basically on the structural detailing of reinforced concrete members of a story building, in a sloppy land with a retaining .... Continue reading


(42). CAUSES, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF DAMP ON BUILDING

It has been clearly identified that one of the agent that easily deteriorate building structure, weaken the strength of the component of building and shorten the life-span of building is “.... Continue reading


(43). AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PROPERTIES OF STABILIZED LATERITE BLOCKS

Sustaining housing development especially to the medium/low-income group of the society has become a huge challenge particularly because of the huge capital outlay required to do so. Thus, acquisition .... Continue reading


(44). THE COMPRESSIBILITY PROPERTIES OF SOIL

A STUDY BASED ON THE COMPRESSIBILITY PROPERTIES OF SOIL. Continue reading


(45). EFFECTIVENESS OF QUALITY ASSURANCE STRATEGIES IN PROJECT EXECUTION [A CASE STUDY OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN OWERRI]

THIS STUDY IS FOCUSED ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF QUALITY ASSURANCE STRATEGIES IN PROJECT EXECUTION. Continue reading


(46). INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSES, EFFECT AND PREVENTION OF CRACKS IN BUILDING

Investigation into the causes, effects and prevention of crack in building, cracks this is a kind of defects that occur into building structure which rendered building unsightly and reduces building .... Continue reading


(47). COMPARING THE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE MADE WITH SAND AS FINE AGGREGATE AND MADE WITH CHIPPING DUST AS FINE AGGREGATE

Common river sand is expensive due to the excessive cost of transportation from natural sources. Also, large-scale depletion of these sources creates environmental problems. As environmental transportation and other constraints .... Continue reading


(48). COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE COMPRESSIVE AND FLEXURAL STRENGTH OF CONCRETE USING RIVER SAND AND QUARRY DUST AS FINE AGGREGATE

Nowadays development of infrastructures is becoming number one priority in the world, particularly in the developing countries. So there are great demands within the construction industries for river sand as .... Continue reading


(49). PRIMARY CAUSES OF ROAD PAVEMENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SOLUTION

This project investigates the primary causes of Road Pavement Failure and Possible Solution (a case study of Iree-Ibokun road). Various tests are carried out on soil samples colleted from failed .... Continue reading




(52). GIS-BASED ASSESSMENT OF WATER AVAILABILITY AND WATER DEMAND IN ASA CATCHMENT, KWARA STATE

ABSTRACTThis study arose from the growing water demand within the Asa River Basin due to population upsurge, the absence of existing water demand management strategies, the possibility of scarcity as .... Continue reading


(53). INVESTIGATION OF THE SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL VARIATION OF SEDIMENT YIELD AND SURFACE RUNOFF IN OFFA WATERSHED, KWARA STATE

ABSTRACTIn this research, an hydrological modelling tool, soil and water assessment tool (SWAT) used to investigate the spatial and temporal variation of sediment yield in a watershed. The model was .... Continue reading


(54). THE EFFECTS OF SUGAR CANE BAGASSE ASH AS SUPLEMENTARY CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL IN PRODUCTION OF CONCRETE

ABSTRACTSugarcane Bagasse is the fibrous residue leftover when sugarcane is squeezed for its juice. Bagasse ash is obtained by subjecting Bagasse to calcinations using furnace. This work is aimed tat .... Continue reading


(55). EVALUATION OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF PALM OIL FUEL ASH (POFA) BLENDED – GRANITE - GRAVEL CONCRETE

ABSTRACTUtilizing Palm Oil Fuel Ash (POFA) in concrete mix is a major way of turning waste to wealth. Gravel as an aggregate is cheaper than granite. Thus, obtaining an optimum .... Continue reading



(57). EFFECT OF CRUSHED CONCRETE AS COARSE AGGREGATES IN PRODUCTION OF CONCRETE

ABSTRACTIn the face of a possible scarcity of natural aggregates in the future in line with sustainable construction, this research investigates the feasibility of the use of recycled coarse  aggregates .... Continue reading


(58). ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF ROAD ACCIDENT [A CASE STUDY ILORIN- OMU ARAN ROAD KWARA STATE]

ABSTRACTThe major objective of this research is to examine the variation patterns of road traffic accident in Ilorin-Omu- Aran Road, Kwara State. The study used secondary data of Accident records .... Continue reading



(60). THE EFFECT OF ADMIXTURES ON PROPERTIES OF CO`NCRETE [CASE STUDIES OF SUGAR, COW BONE ASH, GROUDNUT SHELL ASH, AND LIME STONE POWDER]

ABSTRACT    The project titled “The effect of admixtures on properties of concrete: case study of sugar, cow bone ash, groundnut shell ash, and lime stone powder” was carried out with .... Continue reading


(61). INVESTIGATION INTO LEVEL OF SERVICES [A CASE STUDY OF EGBEJILA ROAD]

ABSTRACTThis project was executed in order to investigate into level of service of Egbejila Road Ilorin west Local Government Kwara State and improvement options.     It was carried out to determine .... Continue reading




(64). BAMBOO LEAF ASH AS A PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF CEMENT IN CONCRETE

ABSTRACTConcrete is a major construction material, which is usually made by mixing cement, water, fine and coarse aggregate and sometimes admixtures in their right proportions. The use of waste materials .... Continue reading


(65). INVESTIGATION INTO THE OPERATION OF DIFFERENT TRANSPORT AGENCY IN KWARA STATE [Case Study of different transport Motor e.g Kasmag, Emirate, Young Legacy and Kwara Express]

ABSTRACTThis project is based on Investigation into the operation of different transport agency in  Kwara Express, Young Legacy, Kasmag and Emirate service Questionnaires and oral interview method of data collections .... Continue reading



(67). DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF CEILING BOARD USING PLASTER OF PARIS (POP) GYPSUM MATERIAL

ABSTRACTThis project, Design and production of ceiling board using Plaster of Paris (POP) Gypsum materials. Gypsum is basically the raw material required in the manufacturing Plaster of Paris (POP) which .... Continue reading



(69). A PROJECTION REPORT ON THE EFFECT OF GEOMETRIC PROPERTIES (SHAPE) ON THE STRENGTH OF INTERLOCKING PAVING STONE

ABSTRACT    Interlocking paving stone is a good surface material produce as a result of mixture of aggregate to produce a good workability surface.    This research work investigates on how the .... Continue reading


(70). CONSEQUENCES AND EVALUATION OF THE INVOLVEMENT OF FOREIGN COMPANIES IN ROAD CONSTRICTION [A CASE STUDY OF KWARA STATE.]

ABSTRACTThis project involves the “consequences evaluation of foreign on road construction in Nigeria”.The methods used in achieving the aims of these projects are:The visitation and interview of selected .... Continue reading


(71). INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSES OF BLOCKED DRAINAGE, CANAL AND CULVERT IN ILORIN-WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA [A CASE STUDIES OF AGBO-OBA, OJA-TUNTUN AND SAWMILL]

ABSTRACTDrainage is an essential component of road construction. In most designs of the road, the first thing to be put in place is drainage system. The presence of blockage in .... Continue reading


(72). DETERMINATION OF HEADWAY AND AVERAGE TRAVEL SPEED OF VEHICLES [Case study of post office-Kwara State Polytechnic permanent Site Car park Road]

ABSTRACTSince it is compulsory that people and goods move from one part of the country to the other or within particular defined regional area, the facilities used for this purpose .... Continue reading


(73). AN INVESTIGATION INTO WATER DEMAND AND DISTRIBUTION IN ILORIN WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT [EGBEJILA]

ABSTRACTThis project work examined the water demand and supply in Egbejila area of Ilorin west local government, Kwara State. The three main users of water focused upon in the study .... Continue reading


(74). MODELING OF GAS POLLUTION FROM ILORIN ANIMAL WASTE DUMPSITE

ABSTRACTAtmospheric emission of trace gases such as carbon (iv) oxide (co4), carbon (II) oxide (co), methane (ch4) e.t.c. associated with animal waste are world wild problem and may .... Continue reading