ASRIC Journal of Engineering Sciences 2024 v4-i2
ISSN: 2795-3556
EISSN: 2795-3556
ASRIC Journal of Engineering Sciences 2024 v4-i2
Published: 2024-12-27
Articles
Realtime Floor Eccentricity Reduction: A Desktop Application for Mass and Stiffness Manipulation
Abel Haileselassie Beyene*
In seismic design, building configuration (especially mass and stiffness distribution) is crucial for mitigating earthquake damage. When there is an eccentricity between the center of mass (CM) and the Center of Stiffness (CS) of a floor, a twisting moment occurs. This moment causes dangerous rotational motions during seismic events. To avoid this rotation, structural engineers must position
Transforming Revenue Generation: Leveraging Drone Technology for Efficient Meter Reading in Disaster/Flood-prone Areas
Michael Nyoagbe*, Maxwell Akosah-Kusi, Gloria Afua Poku, Christina Betty Taylor, Francisca Ameley Amarh, Veronica Eyrah Tagoe
In the wake of natural disasters or emergencies, accurate meter readings are crucial for utility companies to maintain revenue streams and ensure fair billing. However, traditional manual meter reading faces significant challenges in disaster-affected areas, including accessibility issues, safety concerns, and resource constraints. This study carried out by Ghana Water Limited explores the p
Using African Engineering ADR Practitioners in Resolving Infrastructure Project Disputes Under the AfCFTA Protocol
David Kwatia Nyante*
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is an important initiative aimed at the integration and development of Africa. This trade initiative provides an opportunity for engineering enterprises in the development of infrastructure projects which are important developmental requirements. With almost all human endeavors disputes are likely to arise. Disputes related to infrastructure p
Ecological and Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Soil and Plants Around a Cement Factory in Ibese, Ogun State, Nigeria
Ayobami, Tijesunimi Mary, Awobode, Henrietta Oluwatoyin and Anumudu, Chiaka Ijeoma*
The health and environmental risk assessment of metal contamination in soil and plants around a cement factory in Ogun State was the main thrust of this study. Topsoil and cassava leaf samples (18 each) were randomly collected from six communities around the factory and a control site farther away. The level of Cd, Zn, Cu, and Pb and Ni was analyzed using standard procedures, and compared against
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