RICE HUSK INTO A LOCALLY–MADE
PARTICLE BOARD
Abstract
Producing particleboard panels requires combining wood particles,
such as wood chips, saw dust rice husks with suitable binders while
applying pressure in the presence or absence of heat. Rice husk is Starch
adhesives is an easily available inexpensive biodegradable whitish
material which is typically tasteless odourless. Modified starch can also be
formulated to produce rice husk particleboards. The rice husk
particleboards are then made using a mixture of modified starch wood
fibre together with raw rice husk made available from a rice milling.
However, these rice husk particleboards are produced by placing the
mixture on a flat surface mould drying it under the sun.
PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF CEMENT
WITH WOOD ASH
Abstract
In this study, Wood Ash prepared from the uncontrolled burning of
the saw dust is evaluated for its suitability as partial cement replacement
in conventional concrete. The saw dust has been acquired from a wood
polishing unit. The physical, chemical and mineralogical characterist i c s
of Wood Ash is presented and analysed. The strength
parameters (compressive strength, split tensile strength
and flexural strength) of concrete with blended Wood Ash
cement are evaluated and studied. Wood ash obtained from the
uncontrolled burning of saw dust. Quantity and quality of wood ash are
dependent on several factors namely combustion, temperatures of the
wooden biomass, species of wood from which the ash is obtained and
the type of incineration method employed. By using Wood Ash in variable
amount as replacement of cement in concrete, concrete with high
durability and improved strength can be obtained. This novel concrete
would certainly decrease environmental problems, product cost and
energy depletion.
Noise Pollution from Vehicular
Traffic from Selected Junctions IN
CABANATUAN CITY
Abstract
Noise pollution can be defined as the unwanted sound
that is released to the environment and disturbing the human
beings. Sources of noise pollution include industrial sources, non-industrial
sources, vehicles, uncontrolled use of loud speakers, construction
activities such as drilling, etc. Noise levels from vehicles through
engines and horns are the main cause of concern in cities. An attempt
was made to measure noise levels emanating from vehicles on selected
roads within a radius of approximately two kilometres from AU – Main to
AU South. These are major roads that witness heavy traffic during peak
and non-peak hours. Traffic volume and noise levels were measured at
various junctions on these roads during peak and non-peak hours. The
study also includes remedial measures that can be implemented to
reduce the noise levels.
Usage of Lightweight Concrete in the
Construction of Prefabricated
Structures
Abstract
There are a great developments in the recent years like the
high-tower buildings, offices, complex structures, or the concrete
structures, etc. And the concrete lead for the better performance
reducing the self-weight of the structures. As self-weight of the structure is
vital for the structural safety. So for this lightweight concrete (LWC) has
been used. The use of LWC is increasing for many structural purposes all
around the world. LWC is used for fabricated structures which have good
thermal insulation, better durability and are lightweight too. The
constructional cost is the most important and essential factor for using
LWC. The possible advantages of how to design the pre-fabricating
structures is briefly scrutinized. The benefits of using this pre-fabricating
material, to develop an eco-friendly regime in the environment and to
control highly managed disposing of materials is examined.
Comparison between CPCC,
FBEC & CRSD
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