The effects of magnesium additions and austempering heat treatment on mechanical and microstructural properties of ductile iron produced using the rotary furnace were investigated. Two heats of eight tappings were made. ...

The production and investigation of the physical and mechanical properties of reinforced Al (6063) composites using silicon carbide and silica sand. The silica sand was obtained from Igbokoda silica sand deposit and processed ...

A refrigeration system for the storage and preservation of yam tubers was developed in this work and its performance evaluated. The designed total cooling load for the system is 0.1154 𝑘𝑊 with estimated required equipment ...

Due to increasing global warming and pollution emanating from vehicle exhaust emissions,the use of biodiesel as alternative fuel for diesel engines has increased. The effects of reaction temperature, catalyst concentration ...

Reinforced concrete slender beams are the most common beams encountered on daily basis in the Nigerian construction industry. There is always the need to introduce service holes into these beams for the purposes of service ...

This research considered development of design procedures, for multipurpose septic tank for buildings. Various studies have shown that the convectional septic tanks as designed can only serve the purpose of partially ...

This study was focused on developing a fit for purpose computer program for the analysis and design of a pin jointed plane frame with a goal to minimize material use which as well reduces overall weight of structure. The ...

Water distribution is an important factor in the development of a community. Increase in population growth and Industrial development tends to influence the flow rates and other hydraulic supplies associated with water ...

Civil engineering structures are to be designed for loads due to environmental actions. These actions are exceptionally uncertain in their manifestations, and their occurrence and magnitude cannot be treated deterministically. ...

The quality and nutritive value of fresh produce is affected by postharvest handling and storage condition. This study which aims at evaluating postharvest losses of tomatoes and mangoes during handling would assist in ...