Shear failure is a brittle and undesirable mode of failure in a reinforced concrete structure. By virtue of the complexity involved in accurately modeling shear transfer mechanism, differenttheoretical frameworks that ...

River Benue has continued to be a major water source in Makurdi for household and industrial activities, as well as the dredging of sediments for various purposes. The need for continuous monitoring of both the water ...

Beetroot is a rich source of protein, antioxidant and minerals which are vital in human nutrition but highly susceptible to spoilage due to high moisture content. An understanding of its drying kinetics will promote value ...

Palm nut cracking is an important process required during storage and processing of palm nut into different products. Due to the drudgery and inconveniences found in existing palm nut cracker, there is need for improvement. ...

Computed tomography (CT) scan diagnostics procedures adopt use of image information retrieval system through expertise of radiographer; this is prone to error. Significant height of accuracy is required in healthcare ...

Agriculture still remains a major support of the Nigerian economy and the role of agriculture still remains significant in the Nigerian economy despite the strategic importance of the oil sector. The vast majority of ...

This study evaluated the combined effects of biochar concentrations and fertilizer types on Rice (Oryza sativa L.) yield under drip irrigation system. The Upland Rice variety, New Rice for Africa (NERICA 2), was planted ...

Reinforced concrete is one of the widely embraced and accepted construction materials all over the world. However, it can be threatened by various factors especially in aggressive environment. One on these factors is ...

The continuously intensifying human population growth has led to the demand for clean water to be steeply increased while the gap between water demand and supply is getting wider. Therefore, this study involved the fabrication ...

For an improved assessment of water resource, Nigeria is delineated into eight hydrological areas, among which is Niger Central Hydrological Area (NCHA). This study aims at evaluating hydrological variability in a changing ...