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   The effect of crushed plastics waste on the structural properties of sandcrete blocks

   Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: J. O. Akinyele --- Department of Civil Engineering, Nigeria I. O. Toriola --- Department of Civil Engineering, Nigeria

   The need for proper disposal of plastic waste has prompted researchers to consider the best way of recycling this non-biodegradable material. This research has looked into the production of sandcrete blocks, using shredded waste plastic in replacing fine aggregate at...

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   Opportunities for improved sustainability in house building: The case of Dar es Salaam

   Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Raine Isaksson --- Department of Engineering Sciences, Sweden Oluwayomi Babatunde --- School of Construction Economics and Management, South Africa

   The combination of a growing population and economic development in Africa will form strong drivers for building growth. Buildings drive energy consumption and carbon emissions. On the material side, cement is the driver for cost and carbon emissions. A cement...

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