Assessment of natural sand being used as fine aggregate for concrete production in Ibadan and its environs was carried out. Ten sources (F1 – F10) were selected for the study; four (F5, F6, F7 ...
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Sand is a prevalent building material that accounts for about 75% content of most buildings currently in Nigeria. Although the usage of its alternatives are there, but they are not rampant compared to the application of soft and sharp sand in molding of blocks or bricks, Earth filling, laying of blocks, wall plastering and many other uses of this common building material in a …
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Aggregate is an important raw material in the infrastructure construction industry. Aggregate is divided into fine aggregate (commonly known as sand, with a particle size between 0.15-4.75mm) and coarse aggregate (commonly known as stone, with a particle size between 4.75-9.0mm).. The aggregate material is loose and granular in shape and is the basic raw material for producing …
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The mix ratio adopted to prepare concrete is 1:1.5:3 with a water-to-cement ratio of 0.55 natural sand used as a fine aggregate in concrete and the same was partially replaced with sawdust at ...
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Concrete recycling to produce aggregates is crucial in reducing the demand for materials in the construction industry, particularly for the most widely used building material—concrete. A potential solution to enhance the quality of recycled aggregates involves the removal of the adhered cement paste from their surfaces. In this study, samples of industrial …
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This research paper delves into the prospects of the concrete block production industry in Nigeria, analyzing its current state, challenges, and potential for growth.
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The fine aggregates used was obtained from River Sand (Onitsha), coarse aggregate is 12 mm quarried granite and water used for the concrete mixing is fit for drinking.
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Nigeria: 4 [41] Indonesia: 1 [18] Paraguay: 1 [55] Poland: 1 [2] Rwanda: 1 [37] Malaysia: 1 [56] Colombia: 1 [7] ... Use of plastic waste in sand concrete. Journal of Materials and Environmental Science, 7, pp. 382–389. Suriyaa, M ...
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The main aim of this research is to evaluate how sandcrete blocks and bricks are produced for use in Nigeria, the laws and regulations guiding their production and the prospects and challenges...
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The aim of this research is to determine the properties of sandcrete hollow blocks produced by block industries in Nigeria, particularly in Idah, Kogi State by assessing the compressive …
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Aggregates are generally classified according to their origin and size, the most common being: Natural aggregates: these are extracted from quarries or gravel pits and, once processed, are classified according to size, from fine sand to coarse gravel or rubble. The transformation process from natural rock or river gravel requires special ...
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A blocks making machine, also known as a brick making machine or concrete block machine, is a mechanical device used in the construction industry to produce various types of blocks, bricks, and other masonry units. It automates the process of molding and compacting materials, such as concrete, cement, sand, and aggregates, into specific shapes and sizes.
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Our sand and granite deposits produce natural concrete aggregates. These aggregates are in high demand for ready mix concrete, masonry block, concrete pavers, and pre-cast concrete products.
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How To Produce & Package Blocks In Nigeria or Africa. Sourcing raw materials: The first step is to source for the raw materials needed, such as cement, sand, water, and aggregates. Mixing the materials: The next step is to mix the materials in the correct proportions to achieve the desired strength and quality of blocks. This is usually done ...
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The demand for river sand is incredibly increasing due to its scarcity in the market. Manufactured sand (MS) produced by crushed rock is being considered as an appropriate alternative to replace ...
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replacement for sand and type s of co arse aggregate used for the concrete; at 3, 7, 14 and 28d ays for concrete grade M15. Table 4.14: flexural strength of concrete usi ng laterite as replacemen ...
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crushed stone, while 48% of the remaining is sand and gravel (AASHTO, 2001). A mineral aggregate is used to denote a rock product as aggregate. Coarse aggregates used in concrete as crushed rocks or natural rock fragments such as gravel or pebbles that passes 60mm sieve but is retained by 5mm sieve.
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The n atural materials u sed for the making of concrete are some of the materials that get easily depleted in the environment. Concrete is the one material in construction that is generally used ...
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Aggregate is a broad category of coarse to medium grained particulate material used in construction, including sand, gravel, crushed stone, slag, recycled concrete and geosynthetic aggregates.
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Sandcrete blocks are precast composite masonry units made of cement, sand, and water and are moulded into various sizes. According to the British Standard (BS 6073: 1981 Part 1), a block is a heterogeneous building …
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The compressive strength of concrete the maximum replacement of fine aggregate with Ceramic Waste Aggregate (CWA) such as 60% ceramic tile waste and 50% ceramic sanitary in concrete gives increased by and 51% strength respectively, in addition to that Waste Foundry Sand (WFS) has weak compressive strength, with 30% of WFS as fine aggregate ...
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Manufacturing sand (m sand) is a way to preserve natural riverbanks and shorelines where sand would otherwise be extracted, reduce energy consumption, and utilize aggregate waste as a raw material for sellable product. ... Sand is a key ingredient in concrete, cement and asphalt. As the cities around the world continue to grow, the demand for ...
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Recycled concrete aggregate is the term usedto describe the material produced from crushed construction and demolition waste, primarily consisting of concrete but also including aggregate materials such as sand, gravel, slag, and crushed stones. METERIALPROPERTIES Table1.PropertiesofCement. S. No. Property Cement 1. Initial setting time 44minutes
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Quality is the characteristic and features expected of a product and its ability to meeting tacit needs (Williamson et al. 1996).Anosike Opined that quality is falling in line with specification on the totality of features required by a product.In Nigeria, persistent building collapses have led to the loss of properties and lives of its occupant which is due to the use of …
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