Investigation on the Suitability of Fobur Granite in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria for Road Construction
The suitability of Fobur granite for road construction was investigated. Three samples A, B and C were handpicked from various locations on the quarry site using random sampling method. The samples were subjected to different tests namely chemical analysis, radioactivity, polishability, oxidization...
Main Authors: | Oladunni Oyelola Alabi, Olugbenga Joseph Oyedepo, Victor Dare Abere |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Joint Coordination Centre of the World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Programme (NARP)
2017-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management |
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Online Access: | https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/160206 |
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