TITLE 1
THE EFFECT OF USING
BAMBOO INSTEAD OF
STEEL BARS ON THE
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
OF SMALL HUTS
A study evaluating bamboo as a replacement for
steel reinforcement in small huts, focusing on
strength, durability, and feasibility.
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INTRODUCTION & RATIONALE
Steel Reinforcement Bamboo Alternative Research Purpose
Evaluates
Strong but Lightweight,
bamboo-
costly and renewable, and reinforced huts
environmentally high tensile for strength
harmful. strength. and feasibility.
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
1 General Objective
Assess bamboo-reinforced hut integrity.
2 Specific Objective 1
Analyze bamboo’s tensile and compressive strength.
3 Specific Objective 2
Compare durability with steel-reinforced huts.
4 Specific Objective 3
Evaluate feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
SCOPE & DELIMITATION
1 Focus
Evaluates the structural integrity of bamboo-reinforced
huts.
2 Inclusions
Testing bamboo’s tensile strength, durability, and
feasibility in construction.
Exclusions
3 Large-scale buildings, other reinforcement materials,
and extreme weather conditions.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
Engineers & Builders Environmental Advocates Communities
Provides Promotes the Offers an
insights into use of renewable affordable,
sustainable and resources to accessible
cost-effective reduce alternative for
construction environmental housing in rural
materials. impact. areas.
REFERENCES
• Janssen, J. A. (2000). Design and Use of Bamboo Structures.
International Network for Bamboo and Rattan.
• Liese, W. & Köhl, M. (2015). Bamboo: The Plant and its Uses.
Springer.
• Amada, S. & Untao, S. (2001). Fracture Properties of Bamboo.
Composites Part B: Engineering, 32(5), 451-459.
•Bamboo as a Sustainable Construction Material
TITLE 2
FORMULATION AND
EVALUATION OF A POMELO
(CITRUS MAXIMA) PEEL-
BASED MOSQUITO
REPELLENT CANDLE
A study creating a mosquito-repellent candle
using pomelo peel extract, focusing on
effectiveness, safety, and environmental impact.
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INTRODUCTION & RATIONALE
Mosquito-Borne Pomelo Peel as a
Diseases Natural Repellent Study Aim
Dengue and Contains Develop and
malaria are essential oils evaluate an eco-
major health with insect- friendly
risks in tropical repelling mosquito-
regions. properties. repellent candle.
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
1 General Objective
Assess the effectiveness of a pomelo peel-based
mosquito repellent candle.
2 Specific Objective 1
Identify active compounds in pomelo peel with insect-
repelling properties.
3 Specific Objective 2
Formulate a mosquito-repellent candle using pomelo
peel extract.
4 Specific Objective 3
Test the candle’s effectiveness in repelling mosquitoes.
SCOPE & DELIMITATION
1 Focus
Focuses on the formulation and effectiveness of mosquito-
repellent candles using pomelo peel extract.
2 Inclusions
Includes laboratory testing on mosquito repellency.
3 Exclusions
Does not cover other uses of pomelo peel, such as in
food or cosmetics.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
Public Health Environmental Households &
Sectors Advocates Communities
Supports efforts Promotes eco- Offers a safe and
in reducing friendly and chemical-free
mosquito-borne biodegradable mosquito-
diseases through
insect repellent
natural
alternatives. repellents. solution.
REFERENCES
• Govindarajan, M. (2010). Evaluation of Different Plant Extracts
Against Mosquito Larvae. Parasitology Research, 106(6), 1453-1458.
• Sukumar, K., Perich, M. J., & Boobar, L. R. (1991). Botanical
Derivatives in Mosquito Control: A Review. Journal of the American
Mosquito Control Association, 7(2), 210-237.
• Effectiveness of Citrus Peel Extracts as Natural Insect Repellents
TITLE 3
A STUDY ON THE
EFFICIENCY OF
CONVERTING USED
VEGETABLE OIL INTO
LAUNDRY SOAP
A study evaluating the feasibility of recycling
used vegetable oil into laundry soap, focusing on
cleansing properties, biodegradability, and cost-
effectiveness.
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INTRODUCTION & RATIONALE
Environmental Sustainable
Concern Solution Study Aim
Improper Soap-making Assess the
disposal of used offers an eco- efficiency of
vegetable oil can friendly way to converting used
harm the recycle waste vegetable oil into
environment. oil. laundry soap.
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
1 General Objective
Evaluate the feasibility of making laundry soap from
used vegetable oil.
2 Specific Objective 1
Determine the cleansing properties of soap made from
used vegetable oil.
3 Specific Objective 2
Compare its effectiveness with commercial laundry
Specific Objective 3 detergents.
4 Assess the environmental impact of reusing vegetable oil in
soap production.
SCOPE & DELIMITATION
1 Focus
Focuses on the soap-making process using used
vegetable oil.
Inclusions
2
Includes testing for cleansing effectiveness and
biodegradability.
Exclusions
3 Does not include scented or medicated soap
formulations.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
Environmental Households and
Advocates Communities Entrepreneurs
Promotes Provides an
Offers a business
affordable and
recycling opportunity for
sustainable
and waste eco-friendly soap
soap
production.
reduction. alternative.
REFERENCES
• Bajpai, D. & Tyagi, V. K. (2007). Laundry Detergents: An Overview
of Their Nature and Environmental Impact. Journal of Oleo Science,
56(7), 327-340.
• Recycling Used Cooking Oil into Soap
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