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An Investigation Into The Properties Of Stabilized Laterite Blocks
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Sustaining housing development especially to the medium/low-income group of the society has become a huge challenge particularly because of the huge capital outlay required to do so. Thus, acquisition of indigenous building materials by way of Compressed Stabilized Laterite Blocks (CSLBs) has been suggested as a way out. The aim of this research is to investigate the properties of stabilized laterite blocks at 5%, 15%, and 25% stabilization.
The specific objectives are; to determine the compressive strengths of the stabilized laterite block samples at 5%, 15% and 25% cement stabilization; to investigate the water absorption capacity of the stabilized laterite block samples at 5%, 15%, and 25% cement stabilization, and; to assess the resistance to abrasion of the stabilized laterite block samples at 5%, 15% and 25% cement stabilization. Laterite samples were collected from the Otta area in Ogun State, Nigeria; based on previous work which stated that the samples obtained from this place produced good interlocking blocks that met minimum standards. These samples were stabilized with ordinary Portland cement using 0%, 5%, 15% and 25% by weight of the binder; 0% stabilization being the control. The stabilized samples were then used to produce stabilized blocks which were tested for strength and durability.
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]CHAPTER ONE1.0 INTRODUCTION1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDYThe
importance of housing in human history cannot be overemphasized.
Housing is seen as one of the best indicators of a person’s standard of
living and of his or her place in society (UNCHS, 1993). Furthermore,
Venkatarama (2004) is of the view that housing and building conditions
also reflect the living standards of a society. Thus, the importance of
access to adequate and affordable housing took the front bu ... Continue reading---
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]CHAPTER ONE1.0 INTRODUCTION1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDYThe
importance of housing in human history cannot be overemphasized.
Housing is seen as one of the best indicators of a person’s standard of
living and of his or her place in society (UNCHS, 1993). Furthermore,
Venkatarama (2004) is of the view that housing and building conditions
also reflect the living standards of a society. Thus, the importance of
access to adequate and affordable housing took the front bu ... Continue reading---
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