[PDF][PDF] Experimental investigation on recycled plastics as aggregate in concrete

DY Osei - Int. J. Struct. Civ. Eng. Res, 2014 - ijscer.com
This paper reports on an investigation on the effects of partial and complete substitution of
crushed granite with recycled plastic on the properties of concrete. A concrete mixture of …

Application of machine learning in predicting mechanical properties of sandcrete blocks made from quarry dust: a review

JI Braimah, WO Ajagbe, KA Olonade - AI in Civil Engineering, 2024 - Springer
Quarry dust, conventionally considered waste, has emerged as a potential solution for
sustainable construction materials. This paper comprehensively review the mechanical …

Investigation of environmental effect of stone quarrying activities on soil and water in Akpoha and Ishiagu communities of Ebonyi state, Nigeria

IE Kalu, NJ Ogbonna - International Journal of Construction …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
The research investigated the effect of quarrying activities on water and soil quality in two
communities of Ebonyi State of Nigeria. Water and soil pollution that has affected soil fertility …

[PDF][PDF] Effect of open cast quarrying technique on vegetation cover and the environment in South Eastern, Nigeria

AO Akanwa, FE Onwuemesi… - … Research Journal for …, 2016 - academia.edu
Quarrying activities happen to cause huge losses in land and vegetation cover due to the
fact that its operations are usually on a large scale and the sites are abandoned after the …

Environmental impact of quarrying on physicochemical properties of surface water in Ebonyi State Nigeria

OC Okafor, C Njoku - Management of Environmental Quality: An …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose Environmental pollution has increased as a result of modern settlements'
expanding demand and rapid population growth. In Ebonyi State, Nigeria, quarrying is one …

[HTML][HTML] Energy Consumption and Fume Analysis: A Comparative Analysis of the Blasting Technique and Mechanical Excavation in a Polish Gypsum Open-Pit Mine

A Biessikirski, P Bodziony, M Dworzak - Energies, 2024 - mdpi.com
This article presents a comparative assessment of energy consumption and fume emissions
such as NOx, CO2, and CO associated with the excavation of a specified gypsum volume …

Examining Child Labour in Stone Quarrying in the GA West Municipality, Ghana

DD Sedegah - Child & Family Social Work, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Child labour is a complex social problem worldwide, affecting the physical, moral and
educational development of children. A cross sectional quantitative survey research design …

[PDF][PDF] Assessment of environmental hazards: Linking borrow pits, gully erosion, and road failure

N MA, O Eburukevwe - Journal of Civil Engineering, 2013 - academicjournals.org
Highway failure linked to the action of erosion initiated by active or abandoned borrow pits in
no small measure affects environmental quality and safety. This study has investigated the …

[PDF][PDF] Assessment of foliar parameters and air pollution tolerance of broad leaved trees in Ugwuele quarry site, Uturu, Nigeria

CE Ogbonna, FI Nwafor, EA Ugbogu… - Applied Ecology and …, 2018 - researchgate.net
This present study assessed oxidative stress and air pollution tolerance of selected broad
leaved trees in the vicinity of a quarry site at Ugwuele, Uturu by assessing some …

[PDF][PDF] Abandoned borrow pits; risk factors and reclamation procedure

MA Nwachukwu, MI Nwachukwu, CO Ahiarakwem… - MOJ Civil …, 2017 - researchgate.net
Abandoned borrow pits and the associated risks are on the increase following rising trend in
road construction in many developing countries. Notable risk factors include: frequent …