Insulating materials or insulators are materials that lessen or stop the flow of heat through them. Corn husks (CH) were recognized as suitable thermal insulators because they showed outstanding potential for thermal ...

Concrete shrinkage is a significant problem within the construction sector. This study aims to investigate the impact of Glycerol on chemical shrinkage and shrinkage limits using a nominal mix design. Concrete mix design ...

Rice Hull Ash (RHA) is an agricultural waste byproduct. Starch is a carbohydrate primarily found in corn, cassava, and potatoes. Fire-retardants are chemicals or mixtures mixed into or covered in concrete and wood materials ...

In a world facing the crisis of exhausting natural resources, green building has become the ethical approach in the construction industry to save the planet from further degradation. Using sustainable materials and properly ...

Insulating materials or insulators are materials that lessen or stop the flow of heat through them. Corn husks (CH) were recognized as suitable thermal insulators because they showed outstanding potential for thermal ...

Clayey soils pose a risk and damage to life and property and are unsuitable for direct engineering application due to their shrink-swell behavior. Pavement cracks and swells are some effects due to soil excessive distress ...

The increased waste of surgical masks significantly impacts the environment, especially with the surging cases of COVID-19. This paper utilized the nonwoven polypropylene strips in a surgical mask to modify banana fibers ...

Particle board is commonly used in construction industries that can be applied internally or externally based on its durability. It is made from wood chips or scraps combined with adhesives. This study focuses on using ...

Durio Zibethinus Murray, also known as Durian, is a popular fruit in Southeast Asia, primarily grown in tropical countries such as the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. This thesis aims to explore the potential ...

Human hair is a waste that needs to be disposed of properly since this waste has an unlimited supply and will take time to decompose. Proper utilization and repurposing of this waste will make the environment cleaner by ...