Journal of Applied Polymer Science

EPS as Aggregate in Lightweight Concrete Lightweight concrete (LWC) is produced by mixing lightweight aggregates, for example, vermiculite, pumice, clay, or by air-entraining agent in the concrete mix.14 When EPS is utilized as the aggregates, an LWC that is stronger and lighter than vermiculite concrete is produced. Figure 2 shows the visual comparison between EPS […]

Australia’s defences must be ready in two years. Here’s what to do

Beijing deployed a naval task group to the waters around Australia for three related reasons. First, to demonstrate the reach and potency of Chinese sea power and to put Australia on notice that it is vulnerable to the application of that power. Second, to test our political and military responses. Third, to rehearse for wartime […]

FG Announces Partial Closure Of Lagos–Ibadan Expressway

Federal government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, on Thursday, announced a six-week partial closure of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway to carry out urgent repairs on expansion joints at Kara, Magboro and Arepo–Punch Bridges. The ministry said the closure became necessary to resume critical rehabilitation works that were previously suspended on the Lagos-bound section of Kara […]