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Month: February 2024

THE IMPORTANCE OF STRUCTURAL DETAILS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS DELIVERY

THE IMPORTANCE OF STRUCTURAL DETAILS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS DELIVERY

ABSTRACT This study was aimed at investigating the “Importance of structural details in civil engineering project delivery. This study made used of survey research design and sample size of 70 respondents were randomly selected among the structural engineers and construction professionals in Ikot Ekpene. The findings of this study revealed that; structural detailing is a vital communication link that connect key professionals such as engineers, architects and contractors for quick interpretation and construction of engineering project, is very important in…

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REPLACING SANDCRETE BLOCK WALL WITH CONCRETE RETAINING WALL FOR PERIMETER FENCING

REPLACING SANDCRETE BLOCK WALL WITH CONCRETE RETAINING WALL FOR PERIMETER FENCING

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to examine the potential of concrete retaining wall over sandcrete block walls with close references the perimeter of fencing of some collapse sector of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic perimeter fence at Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene. This study revealed that that concrete wall is of better quality and more durable than sandcrete block wall and its use in place of sandcrete block is recommended due to its tensile strength and durability. The organizations responsible…

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PREPARATION OF BILL OF ENGINEERING MEASUREMENTS AND EVALUATION (BEME) FOR A TYPICAL 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW (FROM FOUNDATION TO D.P.C)

PREPARATION OF BILL OF ENGINEERING MEASUREMENTS AND EVALUATION (BEME) FOR A TYPICAL 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW (FROM FOUNDATION TO D.P.C)

ABSTRACT A bill of engineering measurement and evaluation list the total material quantities needed to complete a civil engineering project. In this presentation, the project is a 3-Bedroom bungalow. At the end, a near total cost of constructing the 3-bedroom bungalow from foundation to DPC was determined in a summary table that displayed all quantities of each item of activities, unit measurement and rates. For accuracy, a market survey for on-going present rates of material within the project location was…

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THE PRODUCTION OF LAUNDRY STARCH FROM CASSAVA TUBERS

THE PRODUCTION OF LAUNDRY STARCH FROM CASSAVA TUBERS

ABSTRACT The preparation characteristics of laundry starch using cassava tube was carried out using standard analytical procedure. The result reveals PH as 5.140, electrical conductivity 83.110 (NS/cm), Titratable acidity 33.806 (mg/l) and density 1.633 (g/cm3). However, this is work has given a first hand information on the quality of laundry starch produced using cassava tubes. Meanwhile, this product can be used for production and maintenance of fabrics.   TABLE OF CONTENTS Certification          –         –         –         –         –         –         –        …

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THE EFFECT OF SOAKINGS ON THE ANTI-NUTRIENT COMPOSITION OF YELLOW GARRI

THE EFFECT OF SOAKINGS ON THE ANTI-NUTRIENT COMPOSITION OF YELLOW GARRI

ABSTRACT This study on the effect of soaking on the antinutrient composition of yellow garri was carried out using standard analytical methods. The result of the study revealed the following: HCN (1.528±0.038 mg/100g), Phytate (0.313±0.018 mg/100g), Tannins (0.762±0.015 mg/100g) and Oxalate (1.030±0.04 mg/100g) for soaked garri while unsoaked had HCN (3.46±0.070), Phytate (0.446±0.015 mg/100g), Tannins (0.674±0.016 mg/100) and oxalates (1.901±0.014 mg/100g). The concentrations of the antinutrient were below the lethal dose in both samples. Which implies that the garri is…

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PRODUCTION OF BAR SOAP AND THE DETERMINATION OF IT’S QUALITY

PRODUCTION OF BAR SOAP AND THE DETERMINATION OF IT’S QUALITY

ABSTRACT The bar soap was produced using standard methods and the quality parameters were determined with the use of standard analytical procedures. The result of the study revealed the following: texture of the soap was (hard), foaming stability (stable), pH (10.0), time taken to dissolve (15 min. 25 sec.) and colour (green). While that of the canoe soap was hard, very stable, 9.0, 16min 34 sec., and brown respectively. The chemical characteristic of the soap produced was comparable with that…

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PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF Talinum triangulare

PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF Talinum triangulare

ABSTRACT This study was aimed at determining the phytochemical composition of Talinum triangulare. The sample was analyzed using standard analytical methods. The result of the study revealed the presence of alkaloids in high amount; tannins, flavonoids, and phenol in moderate amounts; saponins and cyanogenic glycosides in trace amounts while terpenoids were absent. This suggests that the plant can be a good source of various phytochemicals for medicinal purposes.   TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page –            –         –         –         –         –        …

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PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF FRESH LEAVES OF SCENT PLANT

PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF FRESH LEAVES OF SCENT PLANT

ABSTRACT The phytochemical screening of scent leaves was carried out using standard analytical method. The result of this study revealed that Flavonoid, Tannins, Cynogenic glycoside, Alkaloid (when using Scent leave), were highly present (+++), while Alkaloid (Tannin test) were moderately present (++) and Saponins was present in trace amount (++). This result suggests that the plant could serve as an important agent for the management and treatment of disease. The use of the plant for the antimicrobial and diuretic is…

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PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF Emilia sonchifolia LEAVES

PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF Emilia sonchifolia LEAVES

ABSTRACT The phytochemicals screening of Emilia sonchifolia leaves was carried out using standard analytical methods. The result of the study revealed that saponins, tannins and cardiac glycosides (when using Salkowiski’s test) were highly present (+++), while alkaloids and cardiac glycosides (liebermans’s test) were moderately present (++) and flavonoids was present in trace amount (+). This result suggest that the plant could serve as an important agent for the management and treatment of diseases. The use of the plant for the…

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PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF TIGER NUT (Cyperus esculentus) SEED

PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF TIGER NUT (Cyperus esculentus) SEED

ABSTRACT This study on phytochemical analysis of tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) seed was carried out using standard analytical methods. The result of the study revealed the following; Saponin (2.776±0.049 mg/100g), Alkaloid (1.502±0.014 mg/100g), Flavonoid (4.280±0.042 mg/100g), Tannin (0.727±0.012 mg/100g) and HCN (0.473±0.054 mg/100g). most of the phytochemicals were present in small amount when compared with previous studies, their presence implies that the consumption of the plant will provide health benefits.   TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page    –         –         –         –        …

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