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Material and construction solutions in the construction of civil defence shelters

Journal of Achievements of Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, 2023
An analysis is presented of the use of material and construction solutions used in construction, mainly residential, for the construction of OC (civil defence) shelters.The article presents procedures for designing reinforced concrete structures that ...
A. Baryłka, M. Szota
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Sustainable building materials utilization in the construction sector and the implications on labour productivity

Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 2023
Purpose The United Nations has demonstrated a commitment to preserving the ecosystem through its 2030 sustainable development goals agenda. One crucial objective of these goals is to promote a healthy ecosystem and discourage practices that harm it ...
O. Adebowale, J. Agumba
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Emerging Trends and Performance Evaluation of Eco-Friendly Construction Materials for Sustainable Urban Development

Journal of Mechanical Civil and Industrial Engineering, 2022
This work investigates the newest eco-friendly building materials, including bamboo, recycled concrete, insulation, and geopolymer cement and their importance for urban development.
Jahid Hassan   +7 more
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Effects of Construction Materials to Achieve Sustainable Buildings

International Journal of Engineering and Management Research, 2021
This paper pursues to study the challenges to applied sustainable building resources in building construction and to evaluate the factors influencing the choice of construction materials with respect to the concepts of sustainability.
M. I. Altuma, Redvan Ghasemlounıa
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Construction Materials Engineer, a Perspective

Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 1984
Construction materials engineering is a long-time discipline of civil engineering which has gained definition and recognition in recent decades due to increased demands placed on the construction materials engineer. This discipline of civil engineering involves the evaluation of construction materials, processes and products.
Grover C. Williams, Jack S. Haston
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The impact of COVID-19 on the construction industry in Ghana: the case of some selected firms

Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 2021
Purpose With its impact already felt, the construction industry worldwide is gradually reviving following the lifting up of lockdowns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Though some articles have been written regarding its impact on the construction industry in
K. Agyekum, A. S. Kukah, Judith Amudjie
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SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS SELECTION IN BUILDING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

International Journal of Science and Engineering
This systematic review explores the selection and utilization of sustainable materials in building design and construction, emphasizing their environmental, economic, and social impacts.
Abul Kashem Mohammad Yahia   +3 more
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Design and Engineering Of Plastic Materials of Construction

Corrosion, 1956
Proper selection of plastics as materials of construction in the chemical and allied industries can result in tremendous savings in maintenance costs. Recommended procedure is to choose the plastic most resistant to the environment and then to apply engineering design to circumvent any inherent, unfavorable properties of the specific plastic ...
O. H. Fenner, R. P. Whittier
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New Cement-Based Materials for Engine Construction

Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, 1987
A study of new and unconventional materials for use in engine construction highlighted several interesting developments. One which stood out as providing useful physical properties at low cost was the cement-based material known as NIMS. A design study for a cylinder block molded from this material was undertaken and a novel construction method devised.
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