Omopariola, S.S. (2014) AN EVALUATION OF DURABILITY OF HOLLOW BLOCKS IN IDIROKO AREA OF NIGERIA. Research Journal in Engineering and Applied Sciences, 3 (1). pp. 50-54. ISSN 2276-8467
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Abstract
The durability of a building is to a great extent determined by the properties of the various components of the building of which sandcrete block is major. Previous research has revealed dismal results of the compressive strength of commercial blocks in some other parts of the country. This paper examines the engineering properties of 150mm and 225mm hollow sandcrete blocks being used for building construction in Idiroko area of Ogun state. Idiroko area of Ogun State was visited for the physical inspection of block production sites to assess their conformity with block production processes. Laboratory tests were carried out and the analysis of the results obtained shows that the tested samples meet with the required standard in terms of dry density, total water absorption and total volume porosity while the moisture content and compressive strength fall below the recommended values in literature and codes of practice. The study thus provide necessary information on the strength properties of hollow sandcrete blocks used in Idiroko Area of Ogun State as to its conformity with relevant codes and standards.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Evaluation, Durability, Sandcrete Blocks, Engineering Properties, Production Processes |
| Subjects: | T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) T Technology > TE Highway engineering. Roads and pavements |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment |
| Depositing User: | Joy Oluwabukola Olayiwola |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Jun 2021 11:40 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Jun 2021 11:40 |
| URI: | http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/1581 |
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