Comparing the Strength as Blocks Made from Cement and Laterite Soil Cement and Red Earth Laterite, Sand and Red Earth

PRELIMINARY PAGES

• Title page
• Approval page
• Dedication
• Acknowledgement
• Table of Contents
• Abstract

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CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Background of Study
• 1.3 Statement of Problems
• 1.4 Aim and Objectives of Study
• 1.5 Significance of Study
• 1.6 Scope of Study
• 1.7 Limitations of the Study
• 1.8 Definition of Terms

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CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Conceptual Review of Concrete
• 2.3 Advantages and Disadvantages
• 2.3.1 Advantages
• 2.3.2 Disadvantages
• 2.4 Fresh Concrete
• 2.5 Workability
• 2.5.1 Factors Affecting Workability
• 2.6 Segregation and Bleeding
• 2.7 Component of Concrete
• 2.7.1 Aggregate
• 2.7.2 Cement
• 2.7.3 Water
• 2.8 Steel Reinforcement
• 2.9 Formwork
• 2.10 Curing Concrete
• 2.11 Theoretical Framework of Building Materials
• 2.12 Preparation of Materials

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CHAPTER THREE

MATERIALS AND METHODS

• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Study Area
• 3.3 Preparation of Mix
• 3.4 Casting of the Stabilised Mud Laterite Block
• 3.5 Curing of Specimen

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CHAPTER FOUR

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Firing of Red Earth and Laterite Blocks in Kiln
• 4.3 Testing of Blocks
• 4.4 Calculation of Results
• 4.5 Cement Stabilised Laterite Block
• 4.6 Cement Stabilized Red Earth Blocks
• 4.7 Red Earth or Mud Block
• 4.8 Red Earth Blocks Fired in Kiln
• 4.9 Cement Stabilised Laterite Block
• 4.10 Discussion of Results

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CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION

• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Summary of Findings
• 5.3 Conclusion
• 5.4 Recommendation

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