Abstract: Experimental work was mounted using 5.7 mL of the Conplast SP430 admixture and rice husk ash (RHA) at replacement levels of 0 to 50% at 10% intervals by wt.% of cement. It is on the performance of Conplast SP 430 admixture and its effects on concrete and concrete with rice husk ash. Concrete specimens were cast and cured for 3 to 90 days and subjected to slump and mechanical characteristics tests. Data generated from the experiments were... More

Abstract: From the environmental consideration, it would be very interesting to use natural fibers such as banana, jute or coir as reinforcement materials instead of artificial fibers or any kind of synthetic materials. Natural fibers have many advantages over synthetic ones. Polypropylene banana fiber composites (PPBC) are prepared using untreated and alkalitreated banana fibers at 10–25% by weight of the fiber loading. The thermal properties of... More

Abstract: Nano-technology is expanding its horizon in various science and technology fields. In civil engineering, soil is a complex material and used for various functions and applications. Meanwhile, sometimes an effective soil stabilization technique is needed to fulfil the site criteria and can be achieved by adopting various methods e.g., physical, chemical, thermal or reinforcement using geotextiles and fabrics. The mechanism of soil stabilization... More

Abstract: Magnesium slag (MS) is an industrial byproduct with high CO2 sequestration potential. This study investigates the carbonation behavior and microstructural changes of MS during wet carbonation at 0 °C. XRD, TG, FTIR, SEM, and BET techniques were used to characterize the phase composition, microstructure, and porosity of MS samples carbonated for different durations. The results showed that the main carbonation products were calcite, vaterite, and... More

Abstract: The primary focus of the study is to assess and classify the damage in the old Benghazi City. Specifically, it aims to evaluate buildings within a designated area, which is bordered by Umar Ibn Al-Aas Street to the south, Omar Al-Mukhtar Street to the north, Ben Issa Street to the east, and the extension of Gamal Abdel Nasser Street to the west. The main objective is to gather valuable insights and data that can support effective rehabilitation... More