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FACTORS CAUSING STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT ALONG TIMBOROA TO MALABA ROAD IN KENYA
(International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET), 2016)Transportation infrastructure plays a vital role in the economic and social development of any country and this role cannot be underestimated. The impact of growth and prosperity achieved in the transportation sector extends ... -
INFLUENCE OF INTEGRITY AND QUALIFICATION OF BUILDING INSPECTORS ON CONSTRUCTION OFSUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS IN KENYA
(iprjb, 2017-10)Purpose:The general objective was to analyzetheinfluence of integrity and qualification of building inspectors on construction of substandard buildings in Kenya.Methodology:The study utilized a descriptive ... -
INFLUENCE OF POOR REGULATION AND SUPERVISION MECHANISMS ON CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS IN KENYA
(IPRJB, 2017)Purpose: The general objective was to analyze the influence of poor regulation and supervision mechanisms on construction of substandard buildings in Kenya Methodology: The study utilized a descriptive research design. ... -
Performance of self-compacting concrete made with hydraulic lime as filler
(Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction Technology, 2016-02)Concrete is a very popular artificial material on earth and it is one of the most used construction material in building technology. Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) is a highly workable concrete designed such that it is ... -
Rutting Failure on Pavement Layers along Timboroa to Eldoret Road Section in Kenya
(International Journal of Civil Engineering Research, 2016)The Timboroa to Eldoret Road (A104) in Kenya forms part of the Northern corridor which is lifeline for several countries in the greater East African region. Traffic studies along the Timboroa to Eldoret highway indicate ... -
Structural Characterisation of the Failed Manafwa Historic Bridge in Uganda
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2016)A visual inspection was carried out on thetwo-spanManafwa River Bridge along Mbale - Tororo Road to assess the extent of damage caused by traffic to the bridge superstructure. The superstructure slab developed a hole between ... -
Structural Performance of Limestone as An Aggregate for Lightweight Concrete
(International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 2018-11)Concrete is composed essentially of cement, aggregates and water. In some cases an admixture is added, generally for the purpose of entraining air, but occasionally for special reasons such as modifying setting time or ...