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Construction of an alternative earthquake monitoring system
(2009)An earthquake is natural phenomena characterized by a strong sudden movement of the ground caused by stress in the tectonics plates. Geologists study these ground movements carefully using sophisticated equipment such as ... -
Spreadsheets application in special footing design
(2003)This paper will try to present a simple solution to the problem encountered by most structural designers of concrete structures especially in the design of special footings (i.e., strap, trapezoidal, rectangular square and ... -
Design aids in structural concrete
(2004)Structural concrete design aids became a fact with the overwhelming use of computers and structural analysis and design programs. This will help the user to have an easier task to compute all the calculations to be done ... -
Construction industry in Boracay Island: Ordinances, practices, problems and issues
(2007)To examine the construction business in Boracay Island in terms of Local Ordinances if they conform to the National Building Code (NBC) and National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP), the documents containing local ... -
Computer programs that can be used in foundation design
(2001)In the mid 1950’s major changes began to occur in engineering and science with the introduction of digital computers. It was also during this time when computer became easily accessible to engineers outside of a laboratory ... -
Development of computer program for the design of spread footing, axially loaded square column, and simply supported singly-reinforced concrete beam
(2001)The special project shall develop a program that would design commonly used reinforced concrete structures such as simple beam, column and isolated foundation footings. The language of programming to be used shall be Visual ... -
A comparative analysis of strength and cost of precast ferrocement reinforced concrete slab and conventional reinforced concrete slab
(2001)Reinforced concrete is the most common and very popular construction material being used in the Philippines. The ingredients of reinforced concrete - cement, aggregates, water and other admixtures are sourced locally and ... -
Relationship between strength and mixture of rice hull ash (RHA) - cement hollow blocks
(1992)Our Country today is facing with the problem of rapidly rising demand for new houses. Yet the building of low-cost housing project is hampered by a lack of such building materials. In this regard, government should actively ... -
A study on the strength of concrete mixes using different brands of cement
(2001)A study was conducted to compare the compressive strength of concrete from five different brands of cement, namely Premium, Mindanao, Horse, Eagle and Apo. A completely randomized design was used with three replications. ... -
A study on the drainage system in he Poblacion Area of Pavia, Iloilo
(2001)Rehabilitation and improvement of drainage system is one of the priority project in the Municipality of Pavia. This is the answer to the increasing number of industrial, commercial and residential structures in the area ... -
Shredded post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate (PET): An alternative reinforcement for clay soils
(2014)Clay is one of the most abundant components of the earth’s surface. It exhibits considerable strength when air-dried. When wet, the presence of water may increase resistance by improving cohesion; however, the water also ... -
Determination of physical and mechanical properties of aggregates for concrete design mixes in Negros Occidental
(2015)This research is intended to show a profile of the physical and mechanical properties of fine and coarse aggregates used in concrete design mixes for building construction in Negros Occidental. It addresses the lack of ... -
A guidebook for consultants, inspectors and contractors
(1997)A special problem paper presented on three problems in pre-construction and construction stages of building technology. These issues include difficulty in processing of building and occupancy permits, complications in ... -
A comparative study of the results of computer softwares and slope deflection method for structural analysis of frame
(1996)This study aims to compare the result of the computer programs and slope deflection method for the structural analysis of frame. The computer programs being referred are MICROFEAP-II (P1 Module) and RISA-2D (R) Version ... -
Structural analysis program for plane trusses
(2002)The special problem shall develop a program that would analyze engineering structures, involving plane trusses. The language that will be used shall be BASIC. The program will be structured in a way that would simplify ... -
Study on the drainage system at Barangay Ungka II, Pavia Iloilo
(2001)Frequent inundation of Barangay Ungka 11 even during ordinary rainfall is one of the major problems that the residents are now facing. It is also one of the major factors that hinder the industrial development of Pavia, ... -
Traffic flow at the intersection of Aquino-Infante avenues and General Luna-M. H. Del Pilar Streets, Iloilo City
(2001)The purpose of this study was to determine the present traffic flow, and the factors that cause traffic congestion in the intersection of Aquino-Infante Avenues and General Luna-M. H. Del Pilar Streets in Iloilo City. The ... -
Proposed 1200 meters construction of diversion road and revetment wall along Aklan river in Poblacion Kalibo, Kalibo, Aklan
(2006)This study on the proposed construction of the diversion road and revetment wall along the Aklan River was conducted in the Poblacion of Kalibo. Its purpose was to provide the structural design and details of the diversion ... -
Proposed storm drainage system of the Municipality of Kalibo
(2010)Poor drainage system is one of the many causes of flooding and has been a problem in most cities and municipalities of our country where floods move at great speeds, causing destruction and casualties. The town of ... -
A proposal to lessen vehicular accident at corner Delgado-Confesor Street and decongest traffic at Real Street, Zarraga, Iloilo along Iloilo-Capiz National Road (new route)
(2001)The traffic volume based on VCR of 0.990 which is at full capacity and vehicular accident rate of 19.50 on the average annually, supported the need to divert traffic flow to decongest the traffic at Real St. and to lessen ...
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