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Petroleum ash as concrete compressive strength enhancer
(2023-01)The environment is adversely affected by a huge volume of petroleum waste. It's one of the most common wastes from oil refineries, transportation, and production. The use of petroleum waste converted to ash as a compressive ... -
An experimental study on utilizing bioenzymes from fermented orange peel (citrus reticulata) waste as replacement for stabilizers for soil in road pavements
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-09)Road transportation plays a pivotal role in every civilization and nation. Soft soil is a primary contributor to pavement failures due to its inability to maintain its original shape and develops stress along its physical ... -
Green healthcare center design for Brgy. Marayag Lupon Davao Oriental
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-07)Green building design has emerged as the modern and ethical strategy in the construction sector to protect the planet from additional frightening circumstances in a world where natural resources are running out. The ... -
Willingness-to-pay for pedestrian transportation insurance in the Mindanao railway project of Davao residents
(Civil Engineering Program, 2023-02)Pedestrians are risking their lives for everyday travel. Shifting from private to public vehicles may vary their chance of incidents and payables. This study aims to know the resident's percent of willingness to pay for ... -
Utilization of sound energy to power various street safety devices
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-07)Different types of renewable energy are used today. Some are used daily, such as solar, hydro, and wind. However, things such as Sound Waves, Tidal Waves, and many others are used sparingly, such as the others. Using those ... -
Fire-resistant coating for wood construction materials using ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether epoxy resin cured with cashew nutshell liquid
(Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, 2023-03)Motivated to improve the fire-resistance capacity of wood construction materials using sustainable materials, fire-resistant coating based on the formulation of ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether (EGDE) and cashew nutshell ... -
Modeling and optimization of unisex-portable foldable CR (comfort room) for post-disaster resilience
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-08)The Philippines is a nation that is prone to natural disasters. Due to these catastrophes, individuals must evacuate to designated centers. One particular issue that has arisen as a consequence of this is the lack of rest ... -
The effect of garcinia mangostana on the yield strength of grade-40 structural steel
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-07)This paper examines the effects of the extract from the pericarp of Garcinia mangostana as a corrosion inhibitor when mixed with water and hydrochloric acid as binding agents to the physical properties of a grade-40 ... -
Effects of kapok fiber and bamboo leaves ash as soil stabilizer for expansive soil in road application
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-08)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 ... -
Experimental investigation on the strength of sansevieria trifasciata (snake plant) with its lignocellulosic fiber as natural reinforced concrete
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-03)Concrete is not a good structural material on its own. There are simply too many sources of tension for it to handle on its own; as a result, in most cases adding reinforcement is needed to increase its strength. The goal ... -
Foam concrete with pulverized cow bone as partial replacement of cement utilizing demolished concrete as aggregate
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-08)This research discusses the use of cow bone powder as a partial replacement for cement in manufacturing foamed concrete. Cow bone powder is a waste product with a high calcium content that may be used as a partial substitute ... -
Waste wood ash and fly ash as partial cement replacement in producing concrete hollow blocks
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-08)Wood charcoal from roasted chicken branches produces wood ash that most people consider as waste. This paper used wood ash and fly ash to partially replace cement in producing concrete hollow block. It aims to investigate ... -
Influence of recycled high-density polyethylene and pulverized glass on mechanical properties of concrete paving block
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-08)The potential use of waste materials for making new products or as an additive to concrete is intensively investigated to enhance eco-sustainability in the construction industry. High- density polyethylene plastic is a ... -
Utilization of durian skin fiber in producing heat resistant board insulator
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-06)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 ... -
Effect of taro roots starch as bio-admixture of the concrete
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-05)Admixture is an additive to enhance the properties of the concrete such as durability, workability, and shrinkage, and to delay or rush the setting of the concrete. Admixture can be natural or chemical during concrete ... -
Delineation of selected metapocyrtus species using DNA barcoding
(College of Arts and Sciences Education, 2022-12)The genus Metapocyrtus exhibits significant variations in general shape and form, even between sexes, making its classification and identification difficult. To address this problem, combining morphological traits and ... -
Effect of jackfruit starch as concrete admixture
(The Faculty of Civil Engineering Program, 2023-07)This research paper focuses on finding an environmentally friendly, cost-effective admixture that is also easily and abundantly available in the country. Admixtures are known for being the modifiers of the properties of ... -
Modeling and optimization of unisex-portable foldable CR (comfort room) for post-disaster resilience
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-08)The Philippines is a nation that is prone to natural disasters. Due to these catastrophes, individuals must evacuate to designated centers. One particular issue that has arisen as a consequence of this is the lack of rest ... -
Flood risk simulation along Matina Pangi river:
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-07)Matina Pangi is a barangay part of Talomo 1st District, Davao City, known to suffer several flooding disasters. This study works on the flood risk simulation along the Matina Pangi River. It generates a flood hazard map ... -
City's haven : reenvisioning Felis Resort Complex through regional tropicalism : an application of a correlational research on the level of local tourists' satisfaction and physical condition of Felis Resort Complex, Matina Aplaya, Davao City
(College of Architecture and Fine Arts Education, 2023-04)Tourist satisfaction is related to the characteristics of the destination's commodities and tourism identity. Tourists may be less interested in visiting a tourist destination if it has subparamenities and infrastructure, ...
