University of Mindanao Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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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, ... -
Development of arduino-based battery management system for lithium-ion battery using pico-hydro generator from rainwater system
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-08)The lack of electricity access in some rural areas has become a significant concern, and unless cost-effective solutions like Pico-Hydro generators are adopted, this issue will worsen. This research focuses on designing ... -
Fire-resistant coating for wood construction materials using ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether epoxy resin cured with cashew nutshell liquid
(College of Engineering Education, 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 ... -
Design of permeable asphalt mix (PAM) with cigarette butts (cellulose acetate) as additives
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-08)Cigarette smoking is one of the most well-known tobacco products worldwide. A discarded cigarette butt is made primarily of cellulose acetate fibers, a type of microplastic that could be used in various construction materials ... -
Musa textilis : way to a sustainable banana crate
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-07)For years, Mindanao has been the largest source of bananas throughout the country. Aside from that, we supply more than 90% of bananas, and tons of our supplies are also exported. The demand for bananas is increasing, but ... -
Cocos nucifera testa peeling machine
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-07)Cocos nucifera, whichbelongs to the Arecaceae family of palm trees. As a culturalsymbol of the tropics, they are common throughout coastaltropical areas. The researcher's objective is to peel the brown skin or testa of the ... -
IUCN assessment of selected pachyrhynchus germar 1824 species in Davao Region
(College of Arts and Sciences Education, 2022-12)In the Philippines, the genus, and the majority of the Pachyrhynchus group are still poorly investigated, facing various threats such as loss of forest habitats, climate change, poaching, and habitat alteration. As a way ... -
Cigarette filters as additives for thermal-resistant composite fiberboard
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-08)Cigarette filters have always seemed to have been a problem worldwide because of their improper disposal due to the large amount of hazardoussolid waste produced. Incorporating these cigarette filters into thefabrication ... -
A comparative study on sweet potato waste and cassava starch as alternative materials for unfired clay brick
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-08)Due to the significant environmental damage caused by the construction, and manufacture of building materials worldwide, this study underlines the necessity to search for substitute materials that will have a minimal ... -
Alkaline treated rattan and kapok fiber as natural drainage net for concrete drainage pipe
(College of Engineering, 2023-08)Floods have always been primarily caused by poor drainage systems and complications of waste disposal. For society and the environment, it has resulted in hazards and destruction that pose serious risks. To prevent such ... -
Assessment of the water quality of Talomo river : a biological approach
(College of Arts and Sciences Education, 2024-01)Rivers are essential freshwater ecosystems that significantly support biodiversity and contribute to local and global economic productivity. This study assesses the water quality of Talomo River in Davao City using biotic ... -
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 ...