1. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE CONCEPT OF VICTIMS OF CRIMES IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study
It is not exaggeration that despite the effort of National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and other bodies like the International Labour Organization (ILO)1, there are still cases and reports of women and child traf...
2. EFFECTS OF AGGREGATE SIZES ON THE CONCRETE STRENGTH
It is well recognized that coarse aggregate plays an important role in concrete. Coarse aggregate typically occupies over one-third of the volume of concrete, and research indicates that changes in coarse aggregate can change the strength and fracture properties of concrete. To predict the behavi...
3. MEASUREMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR AMBIENT RADIATION LEVELS AT THE TAKE-OFF SITE
ABSTRACT:- Harmful background radiation in our environment has been identified as one of the primary causes of various ailments such as cancer and tumors in our society today. These Higher radiation levels are emitted from igneous rocks such as granite rocks and...
4. MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION OF INSIDE AND OUTSIDE RADIATION LEVELS AT THE TAKE-OFF SITE
Background of study
Radiation refers to any sort of energy that may be transmitted as rays, waves, or a stream of particles. Radiation can be either ionizing or nonionizing. Ionizing radiation is more dangerous than non-ionizing radiation because it causes ionization to...
5. INDEPENDENT GEOLOGIC FIELD MAPPING OF THE IGARRA AXIS OF THE BASEMENT COMPLEX
ABSTRACT
The focus of this study revolves around independent geologic field mapping of the igarra axis of the basement complex. Basically, geological mapping involves the study of rocks; in situ, that is, in their natural envir...
6. EFFECT OF MIX RATIO AND CURING WATER ON THE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF OIL PALM SHELL (OPS) AGGREGATE CONCRETE
ABSTRACT
In this study, the compressive strengths and Modulus of elasticity of lightweight Concrete with oil palm shells as partial replacement of coarse aggregate was presented. The different types of mixing water were used, namely, cl...
7. APPLICATION OF SCHEFFE’S MODEL IN COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OPTIMISATION OF CONCRETE USING RICE HUSK ASH AS PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF CEMENT
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the economic application of scheffe’s model in compressive strength optimisation of rice husk ash-cement concrete. Physical properties of the aggregates such as specific gravity, bulk density and sieve analysis were determined. Specific gravities o...
8. A STUDY OF NATURAL RADIATION LEVELS AND DISTRIBUTION OF DOSE RATES WITHIN THE YOUNGER GRANITE PROVINCE OF NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
A study of natural radiation levels and distribution of dose rates in parts of the Younger Granite Province of Nigeria constitutes this work. It has established the extent and distribution of various parameters of ionizing radiation across the area. By using a combined solid sc...
9. DELINEATING AND INTERPRETING THE GOLD (MINERALISATION) VEINS AROUND BIDA AND ZUNGERU AREA OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA USING AEROMAGNETIC AND RADIOMETRIC DATA
ABSTRACT
Both Airborne Magnetic and Radiometric dataset were employed to interpret the geology and geological structures that serve as host to gold and other solid minerals within the Bida (Sheet 184) and Zungeru (sheet 163). An area of 55 by 110 km square is contained within the cretac...
10. DELINEATION OF SOLID MINERAL STRUCTURES WITHIN PART OF NASARAWA STATE NIGERIA FROM AEROMAGNETIC AND AERORADIOMETRIC DATA
ABSTRACT
Aeromagnetic data was analysed and used to delineate the structural features of the upper part of Nasarawa State of Nigeria which consists of Kuje, Keffi and Akwanga. These structural features include: lineaments, faults and folds which are channels for the accumulation of soli...
11. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF URBANISATION ON GROUNDWATER RESOURCES IN PARTS OF MINNA METROPOLIS, NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
A study on the geology and hydrogeology of part of Minna Sheet 164NE was conducted with the aim of establishing the groundwater potential and control mechanism. Minna lies along longitude 6°30′E and 6°32′E and latitude 9°37′36′′ N and 9...
12. EVALUATION OF GEOLOGICAL MATERIALS WITH PLASTIC ADDITIVES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF DURABLE PAVEMENT BLOCKS: CASE STUDY OF OFFA, NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The management of plastic waste (whose generation is on the increase) poses a great challenge to environmentalists owning to its non-biodegradability. The research project aims at using waste plastic materials as binding groundmass in place of cement thereby producing pavement...
13. INVESTIGATION OF THE CONCENTRATIONS OF POTENTIALLY TOXIC ELEMENTS IN GROUNDWATER WITHIN BARIKI AND ENVIRONS, NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
An integrated geological, geo-chemical and geophysical studies were carried out to investigate the concentrations of potentially toxic elements in groundwater within Bariki and environs, North Central Nigeria, in order to ascertain the effect of mining on the water quality. The...
14. MAPPING GROUNDWATER POTENTIALS OF BOSSO AND ENVIRONS, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The scarcity of water in Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State warrants for a detailed investigation of the groundwater potential characteristics of the area so that an exploration guide as well as sustainable groundwater management strategy can be developed. Therefore, th...
15. MINERALOGY, GEOCHEMISTRY AND POTENTIAL USES OF CLAY IN PANDOGARI AREA, NORTH-CENTRAL, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The basement rock of Pandogari lies within the BirninGwari – Zungeru area in the NW block of the Nigeria Basement Complex that form part of southern sector of the Pan-Africa mobile belt of West Africa. The study area lies between between latitude 10° 21ʹ 00ʺ to 10°...
16. ASSESSMENT OF PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF AGGREGATES
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the compliance of the physical and mechanical properties of granites produced in some parts of Ogun State to relevant codes and standards. The desire to carry out the study was borne by personal on – site experienc...
17. EFFECT OF QUARRY DUST ON THE ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF LATERITIC SOILS
ABSTRACT
This study was intended to examine effect of quarry dust on the engineering properties of lateritic soils. This study was guided by the following objectives; to investigate the natural engineering properties of lateritic soil samples, to study the effort of the...
