Volume 3, Issue 1

May 2024 — Green concrete, materials innovation, and occupational health & safety.

2 articles in this issue

DOI: 10.12345/cfjabu.v3i1.010 14 May 2024

Compressive Strength and Durability of Concrete with Rice Husk Ash as Partial Cement Replacement

1st Prof. S. Muhammad (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); 2nd Prof. A.S. Aliyu (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); 3rd F.M. Lawal (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)

The cement industry contributes approximately 8% of global CO₂ emissions, driving research into supplementary cementitious materials. This paper investigates the mechanical and durability properties of concrete incorporating rice husk ash (RHA) as a partial replacement for Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) …

rice husk ash supplementary cementitious materials concrete durability compressive strength OPC sustainable concrete
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DOI: 10.12345/cfjabu.v3i1.009 01 May 2024

Health and Safety Culture on Construction Sites in Kaduna Metropolis: Workers' Perceptions and Risk Behaviour

1st Prof. I.K Zubairu (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); 2nd Prof. M. Mamman (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria); 3rd A.A Salihu (Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)

Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries globally, with Nigeria reporting high rates of occupational fatalities in the construction sector. This paper investigates health and safety (H&S) culture on construction sites in Kaduna metropolis through a cross-sectional survey of …

health and safety construction sites Kaduna safety climate occupational hazards PPE risk behaviour
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