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Effect and Suitability of Calcined Montmorillonite Clay Powder and Waste Khat Husk Ash in the Strength and Durability of C-25 Concrete and its Benefits Cost Analysis
G. Wakoya, E. Quezon, W. Ararsa, J. Chimdi, D. LEMU

JSC Matls. Proj. Mangt. (2021). 1

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{| style="width: 100%;" |- | style="vertical-align: top;"|''Some environmental issues are industrial wastes and cement productions, which cause high gas emissions. Cement is vital in the global construction industry. The research goal was to find a cheaper material locally. Using OPC, calcined Montmorillonite clay powder (CMMT) and waste Khat Husk Ash (KHA) were tested as a partial replacement. Water entering the interlayer molecular spaces and adsorption, a material in expansive soil, causes Montmorillonite clay to expand more than other clays. Most of Ambo's land is expansive soil, from which samples were taken to determine Montmorillonite clay content. The average temperature required to calcine MMT clay was performed at 8000C using a muffle furnace, ground to the fineness of 150μm, and its chemical composition was investigated. Similarly, the waste KH was heated at a temperature of 6000C. The proportions by weight are applied for the OPC, Calcined MMT clay powder and Waste Khat Hush Ash as follows: Proportion-A (100%: 0%: 0%); P-B (85%:10%:5%); P-C (75%:20%:5%); P-D (65%:30%:5%); P-E (55%:40%:5%) and P-F (45%:50%:5%). The production of concrete for the C-25 Grade mix design was performed based on the ASTM manual, ERA manual, and the ACI code to evaluate the strengths and durability of concrete. These materials were calcined and then tested for strength and durability using ASTM C 618-5 to determine the chemical compounds at various temperatures. The experiments used aggregates up to 25mm in size. The results showed that when OPC was partially replaced with Calcined MMT clay powder and KHA, the consistency and setting time remained within the ASTM C-191 Standard Specifications. Moreover, the compressive, flexural, and split tensile strengths gradually decreased from the control specimen as the replacement was increased. The optimal amount of calcined MMT clay powder and Waste KHA indicated up to 15% by weight to replace OPC content in normal concrete mix production. The benefit cost analysis revealed that using OPC with calcined MMT clay powder and KHA is more cost-effective than using OPC alone.'' | style="vertical-align: top;"|'''ARTICLE HISTORY''' Received: xxxxx 2021 Accepted: xxxx 2021
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{| style="width: 100%;" |- | style="vertical-align: top;"|''Some environmental issues are industrial wastes and cement productions, which cause [...]
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Modeling Public Transport Users’ Trip Production in Hawassa City, Ethiopia
G. Gebre, E. Quezon

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Today, overcrowded public transport demand, resulting in huge costs in an urban area. Similarly, there are a lot of people who use public transport in Hawassa city. This study aimed to develop public transport users' trip production models at the household level. Some socio-economic characteristics and trip detail of the public transport users were collected randomly from the different households through a questionnaire survey. The data gathered was fed into IBM SPSS package version 20 to develop linear regression models. The developed models are associated with trips for purpose and time intervals of trips made. The developed linear regression models, general trips, work trips, educational trips, and trips made before 8:00 AM and after 4:00 PM had good explanatory power. The value of explanatory power comprised of 0.656, 0.722, 0.549, 0.610 and 0.510. These values indicated the explanation power of the socio-economic characteristics on the trips made. It means the daily trips production was significantly affected by the number of working individuals, the different age brackets, cars and motorcycles, and the monthly income per household. The most frequent public transport users’ trips production regarding the trip purpose and time are work trips and occurred after 4:00 PM. This scenario represented a good model developed in this study. Hence, it is suggested that Hawassa city’s traffic management office use the developed models to predict the future trips demand to provide a proper scheme to avoid congestion during the peak hour of the day.
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Today, overcrowded public transport demand, resulting in huge costs in an urban area. Similarly, there are a lot of people who use public transport in Hawassa city. This study [...]
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Factors Affecting Supervision Practice of Public Building Construction Projects in Dire Dawa Administration
A. Getu, E. Quezon, T. Genie

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Proper completion of a public building construction project is dependent on the effectiveness of the construction supervision. However, it has become increasingly difficult to finish construction projects within the specified time, budget, and quality standards due to poor supervision practices. Approaches such as quantitative and qualitative research and descriptive research types were used in this study. Questionnaires survey were issued to 104 respondents, with 11 representing clients, 22 representing consultants, and 71 representing contractors. There were 33 factors identified, which were then divided into seven groups for further analysis. It was discovered that the top-ranked factors that influence construction supervision practice are: supervisors' lack of skills and experience, incompleteness and consistency in the design, lack of appropriate decision making, location of the project, material and equipment costs, a lack of construction materials supply, and effect of weather conditions. The Relative Importance Index was calculated to determine whether or not the parties agreed on the factors and ranked them according to their importance. Most respondents suggested that supervisors should receive proper training, and comprehensive and detailed drawings should be provided on time. In addition, it was discovered that the top three essential group elements affecting supervision practice of the public building project are supervisory, design, and management-related aspects.
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Proper completion of a public building construction project is dependent on the effectiveness of the construction supervision. However, it has become increasingly difficult [...]
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Material Cost Optimization and Quality Control Improvement of Building Construction
S. Tesema, W. Ararsa, J. Chimdi, E. Quezon

Xi'an Dianzi Keji Daxue Xuebao/Journal of Xidian University (2021). Sori Tesema, Woyesa Ararsa, Jifara Chimdi and Emer T. Quezon. Material Cost Optimization and Quality Control Improvement of Building Construction. Xi'an Dianzi Keji Daxue Xuebao/Journal of Xidian University. VOLUME 15, ISSUE 8, 2021, 520- 541

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A building construction project cannot be completed successfully by only planning and scheduling. Project controlling that consists of project monitoring and updating, is the other critical stage. Construction materials cost and quality are becoming a severe problem in Ethiopia, especially in Ambo Town, where little consideration is given. The study tried to evaluate different factors affecting the materials cost and quality on building construction site, rank significant factors that are prevalently affecting the cost and quality of materials used for building projects from the point of view of the respondents, and established a model to optimize materials cost and materials quality using multilinear regression method to come up with the model best fit. Purposive sampling was used, and 180 questionnaires were administered to building construction firms to analyze Material cost Optimization and quality control ImprovementCase Study of Ambo Town. To achieve this, a questionnaire survey containing factors affecting Building construction material cost and quality, which were identified by literature and Interview, was analyzed by using the Relative Importance Index, Pearson's correlation, and Multilinear regression model. Variables are statistically significant at 95% confidence level is assessed that all of the independent variables are positively related to Building Construction material cost and quality. The RII results showed that Material Wastage minimization (RII = 0.908), Proper workmanship (RII= 0.859), Sufficient Training of workers/staff (RII = 0.876), Proper forecasting of materials price in the market (RII = 0.850), Using suitable, safe and secure storage (RII = 0.886), Quality checking for each delivery of the aggregates to the site (RII = 0.889), Cutting of materials ( glass, tiles, plywood) (RII = 0.870) and Design changes (RII = 0.770) were ranked as the most significant among factors affecting building construction materials. Also, two Multiple linear regression models were established for both dependent variables (material cost and material quality). The analysis results showed all independent variables were significant and had a strong positive relationship with dependent variables. The values of R2 for the developed equations indicated 0.771 for material cost and 0.777 for material quality. Hence, the basic recommendations such as planning and monitoring construction activities and inspection and verification of materials were anticipated to be exercised by key role players of the construction industry.
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A building construction project cannot be completed successfully by only planning and scheduling. Project controlling that consists of project monitoring and updating, is [...]
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Assessment on Materials Quality Control Implementation of Building Construction Projects and Workmanship: A Case Study of Ambo University
E. Quezon

Xi'an Dianzi Keji Daxue Xuebao/Journal of Xidian University (2021).

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Quality of material issues have been a significant source of concern since the dawn of recorded history. Building materials are essential and should be performed according to standard specifications because they cover around 60% of the project cost. Prior to project construction, specific codes, standards, and specifications should be available. Using all required materials does not guarantee a sound building appearance or function. Even with suitable materials, workmanship, and supervision, unexpected output can affect a building. Quality workmanship is a comprehensive approach to bolstering building durability, serviceability, and safety. The study evaluated Ambo University's building construction materials and quality. Convenience and quota sampling techniques were collected from all contractors and consultants involved in building construction via questionnaires and interviews. A comprehensive literature review identified 15 major factors affecting building construction materials quality and workmanship, and respondents ranked them in the order of importance. Defects in existing buildings and ongoing projects had observed due to non-compliance with construction materials and workmanship based on specifications and standards. The results indicated that Ambo University building has no defect-free structure, including the degree and type of defects vary. A 94% of the studied buildings had moisture leakage, plastering defects, paint peeling, and cracks. Hence, the consultants and Ambo University project representatives should adhere with the standard specifications, and must exercise their profession according to the ethical code of conduct. All of these, it will play a vital role in the success of construction projects.
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Quality of material issues have been a significant source of concern since the dawn of recorded history. Building materials are essential and should be performed according [...]
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Effect of Covid-19 Pandemic in Construction Labor Productivity: A Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis
E. Quezon, A. Ibanez

American Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture (2021). vol. 9, no. 1 (2021): 23-33. doi: 10.12691/ajcea-9-1-4.

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This research aims to identify and analyze the various factors affecting construction labor productivity covering the period from December 9, 2020, to January 31, 2021, a year after it was declared Covid-19 a pandemic. Due to the pandemic effect, the local government units in four selected study areas imposed intermittent Enhance Community Quarantine on all places to control the Coronavirus spread in compliance with the health department protocol. Fifty-five questionnaires returned out of 63 distributed are tabulated according to each group-related factor. The correlation analysis resulted in the highest coefficient value of 0.89 between the CTDEO and contractor groups. Meaning, most respondents have the same perception of the factors affecting construction's low labor productivity. Besides, results depicted that the absence of health workers on the construction site ranked 1st in the health & safety provision factor group with an RII of 0.97, followed by no safety engineers on the construction project sites with an RII of 0.93. From all the seven groups of factors, the health and safety group-related factors ranked 1st with an RII of 0.81, next, the schedule compression group with an RII of 0.78. Hypothesis testing asserted that working six days per week was one of the significant factors affecting labor productivity on the contractor's side, suggested by more than 50% of the respondents. The workforce group-related factors with an RII of 0.77 demonstrated a slight difference with the schedule compression group-related factors. Thus, the Covid-19 pandemic has a significant effect on the essential factors affecting construction's low labor productivity.
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This research aims to identify and analyze the various factors affecting construction labor productivity covering the period from December 9, 2020, to January 31, 2021, [...]
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Evaluation of the HMA performance using combined effects of marble waste dust filler and superpave aggregate gradation
A. Mulatu, E. Quezon, O. Gudina

Australian Journal of Civil Engineering (Select a year). Adamu Mulatu , Emer Tucay Quezon & Oluma Gudina (2020): Evaluation of the HMA performance using combined effects of marble waste dust filler and superpave aggregate gradation, Australian Journal of Civil Engineering. 12(1); 1-11, Doi: 10.1080/14488353.2020.1854942

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During the fabrication of new products, a variety of wastes discharged and stored by causing harsh environmental problems. The marble processing plant is amongst the industrial sector that produces huge waste. Thus, the main purpose of this study is to evaluate the combined effects of marble waste dust filler and Superpave aggregate gradation on the performance of HMA. Based on the Marshall Mix design, seventy-two (72) specimens were produced from three below-restricted zones (BRZ) of Superpave gradation (BRZ4, BRZ5, & BRZ6) by using the 0.45 power chart. The design gradation obtained to be BRZ5 with 4.96% OBC with corresponding values 9.13 KN of stability, 2.96 mm of flow, 73.51% of VFA, 15.73% of VMA, 2.308 gm/cm3, of bulk density, and 4% of air void. The crushed stone dust filler was partially replaced by Marble Waste Dust filler (under No. 200 sieve) at a replacement rate of (1%, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, and 5%) by keeping design gradation and OBC constant. The test showed satisfactory results. The Marshall mix design parameters of all mixtures are within the specification limit under international and local specifications. Marble waste dust filler when blended with a BRZ of Superpave gradation indicated a substantial effect on Marshall stability with 10.18 KN value at 3% MWD filler content.
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During the fabrication of new products, a variety of wastes discharged and stored by causing harsh environmental problems. The marble processing plant is amongst the industrial [...]
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Evaluation of waste engine oil rejuvenation for highly short term aged asphalt binder
B. Tadele, E. Quezon

Australian Journal of Civil Engineering (2021). Biruk Tadele & Emer Tucay Quezon (2021): Evaluation of waste engine oil rejuvenation for highly short term aged asphalt binder, Australian Journal of Civil Engineering, DOI: 10.1080/14488353.2021.1896124

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The aging property of the asphalt binder is time-dependent. A time-dependent short-term aging property of 80/100 penetration grade bitumen and the possibility of waste engine oil rejuvenation for the highly aged asphalt binder performance were investigated. Four specimens of equal weight from the penetration grade-80/100 bitumen are collected. The first specimen was checked for quality requirements. The other three specimens were aged using a rolling thin film oven for 85, 115, and 145 minutes to simulate the delay during hot mix asphalt production, hauling, and compaction. The highly aged bitumen was rejuvenated with 2%, 5%, and 10% Waste Engine Oil by weight. Results indicated that as the aging time increased, penetration and ductility decreased, softening point, flash point, fire point, and mass loss increased. A conventional test showed that highly aged bitumen from the trial period was 145 minutes and 10% waste engine oil obtained the optimum dosage. Further, multiple stress creeps recovery analyses indicated the rejuvenated binder is prone to pavement rutting above 70°C, and rejuvenation is effective for pavement temperature below 70°C. Hence, exposing the asphalt binder for temperature for a more extended period affects pavement performance.
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The aging property of the asphalt binder is time-dependent. A time-dependent short-term aging property of 80/100 penetration grade bitumen and the possibility of waste engine [...]
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Statistical Analysis on Shear Strength Parameter from Index Properties of Fine-grained Soils
T. Bakala, E. Quezon, M. Yasin, S. contributions

Journal of Engineering Research and Reports (2021). Tariku Tafari Bakala, Emer Tucay Quezon and Mohammed Yasin. Statistical Analysis on Shear Strength Parameter from Index Properties of Fine-grained Soils. Journal of Engineering Research and Reports. 2021; 20(4): 15-28. DOI: 10.9734/JERR/2021/v20i417291

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Shear strength is the essential engineering property of soil required to analyze and design foundations, retaining walls, bridges, embankment, and related infrastructure. The laboratory equipment and field instruments are not sufficient in developing countries to obtain soil engineering properties, especially strength properties. Thus, Geotechnical engineers usually endeavor to develop statistical models that best fit a particular area and soil type, especially for analysis and design purposes. In this research, a Statistical Analysis on the Shear Strength parameter from the Index Properties of Fine-Grained Soils was studied. For predicting the undrained shear strength parameter, single linear regression (SLR) and multiple linear regressions (MLR) analyses were developed. To develop the intended statistical models for a study, SAS JMP Pro 13, SPSS v22, and Microsoft Excel-2013 software were introduced. The results of a study indicated that undrained shear strength(Cu) was significantly correlated with liquid limit(LL), plastic limit(PL), bulk density (ρbulk), dry density(ρdry), natural moisture content(NMC), and plasticity index(PI). While it was not significantly correlated with a specific gravity (Gs) and liquidity index (LI) of study area soil. Finally, a strong Model of Cu with a coefficient of determination (R2 = 0.806), good significance level, and less Std. error was obtained from multiple linear regression (MLR) analysis. The developed model can figure undrained shear strength parameter and wide application in the construction industry to minimize the cost, effort, and time for laboratory tests of shear strength parameter of a study area.
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Shear strength is the essential engineering property of soil required to analyze and design foundations, retaining walls, bridges, embankment, and related infrastructure. [...]
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Model-Based Urban Road Network Performance Measurement Using Travel Time Reliability: A Case Study of Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia
S. Assen, E. Quezon

American Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture (2019). Seada Mohammed Assen, and Emer Tucay Quezon, “Model-Based Urban Road Network Performance Measurement Using Travel Time Reliability: A Case Study of Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia.” American Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, vol. 7, no. 5 (2019): 202-207. doi: 10.12691/ajcea-7-5-2.

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In heterogeneous traffic conditions, the performance of the road network is described by vehicles and driver characteristics. Nowadays, traffic congestion, delay, and unreliability are terms that are most associated with present-day travel, in which transport users spend their precious time on long traffic queues. Due to this, late arrival at the workplace and appointment for social or business activities have become a perennial problem in the study area. In addition, during traffic queues, vehicle fuel emission increases in congested traffic segments affecting the environment, particularly the issue of global warming. This research study evaluated the performance of the road network in terms of travel time reliability in order to determine the main factors affecting travel time reliability. Ten road segments were selected to analyze the performance level and efficiency of the road network, considering the travel time probability distribution, and reliability of road segments in Addis Ababa City. From these road segments, nine were selected to formulate the model, and one road segment considered for validation of the result. The reliability of the road segments was analyzed using travel time reliability measures such as buffer time, buffer time index, planning time index, and the travel time index. It was used a multiple linear regression model to predict the travel time reliability of the road segments with R2
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In heterogeneous traffic conditions, the performance of the road network is described by vehicles and driver characteristics. Nowadays, traffic congestion, delay, and unreliability [...]
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Performance Evaluation of Grade Separation Within the Selected Major Intersection in Addis Ababa City
S. Leleisa, E. Quezon, T. Wedajo

American Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering (2018). Sentayehu Leleisa, Emer Tucay Quezon, Teyba Wedajo. Performance Evaluation of Grade Separation Within the Selected Major Intersection in Addis Ababa City. American Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering. Vol. 3, No. 3, 2018, pp. 41-49. doi: 10.11648/j.ajtte.20180303.11

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Urban City Traffic Management introduced various remedies to decongest traffic and to reduce the severity of accidents, such as providing traffic signal controls at the intersecting roads at different levels, or grade separating the traffic movement towards different directions. One type of grade separation is Road Underpass or Flyover. The construction of Road Underpass or Flyover poses some doubts whether it is effective or ineffective from the point of view of the travelers or motorists. It is for this reason that this research sought to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the Road Underpass structure on traffic flow at the major intersection, specifically the Wellosefer intersection in Addis Ababa City. The primary data used the existing traffic volume recorded between 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM from Monday to Friday. While the secondary data obtained from the Consulting Office 'before' the improvement of Wellosefer intersection, including the previous study, which served as the control analysis for the research. From these data, the analyses provided results on vehicle travel time and delay for a case 'before' and 'after' improvement of the intersection. SIDRA Software was used to analyze the traffic conditions of the intersection. Based on the findings of the study, a case 'before' Improvement of Wellosefer Unsignalized T-Intersection indicated an average delay of vehicles of about 535.7 seconds and a travel time of vehicles of about 574.7 seconds. On the other hand, in a case 'after' Improvement of Wellosefer intersection, three alternatives considered; such as 1) Signalized T-Intersection, 2) Roundabout and 3) Road Underpass with Roundabout at the upper level. The results of the first alternative showed the Signalized T-intersection indicated an average delay and travel time of 344.3 seconds and 365.0 seconds, respectively. It means, there could be a reduction of 15.4% in average delay if signalized intersection implemented. The second alternative, a case of Roundabout using the same traffic data at current condition, the results indicated the motorists and commuters would be experiencing an average delay of about 355.8 seconds and average travel time of 390.0 seconds. The third alternative considering Road Underpass with Roundabout at the upper level, the results revealed that there was a significant reduction in an average delay of vehicles of about 42% from the Unsignalized T-Intersection. Comparing this result with the Signalized intersection using the same traffic data, showed that there was a significant decrease in average delay. Therefore, the findings of the study, a combination of Road Underpass and Roundabout at the upper level as in the case of Wellosefer intersection performed well than the other traffic control design alternatives.
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Urban City Traffic Management introduced various remedies to decongest traffic and to reduce the severity of accidents, such as providing traffic signal controls at the intersecting [...]
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Traffic Safety Evaluation at Unsignalized road Intersection using Proactive Approach
. Abstract, E. Quezon

Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Ethiopian Road Safety (RSC2018) (2018). Seifeddin Haji, Prof. Emer T. Quezon, Murad Mohammed, Biruk Yigezu. Traffic Safety Evaluation on Urban Road Un-signalized Intersection using Proactive Approach: A Case Study in Adama City. Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Ethiopian Road Safety (RSC2018) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, August 23-24, 2018

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Deaths and injuries as a result of road accidents are a recognized global problem and authorities are aware of the consequences this global phenomenon might lead to. Because of the rapid development of urbanization and motorization in developing and transitional countries, like Ethiopia, actions to improve traffic safety conditions are urgently needed. Highway intersections are among the greatest safety challenges because they are some of the most common highway features. Improving the safety level of the urban intersection is an important way to increase safety. Safety evaluations can help to develop effective safety countermeasures to lower crash rates and reduce crash severity. So how to diagnose safety problems and improve urban road intersection safety effectively becomes an important issue. Now, there have been quite a number of safety analysis methods and theories in the city intersection, but these methods and theories are formed on the basis of traffic accidents. However, the data on traffic accidents is not accurate enough, these theories are not appropriate for our country. Also, it is impractical and unethical to wait for accidents to occur before being able to draw statistically sound conclusions regarding safety improvement. Hence there is a need to develop a proactive approach, a non-accident-based approach, to evaluate urban road Unsignalized intersection safety performance. A proactive approach (indirect and non-accident based approach) was attempted to that of traditional reactive approach (direct and accident based approach) which is purely based on the existing conditions that have direct relationships or impacts to traffic safety such as the geometric, traffic control & engineering, road Surface and environment characteristics. The non-accident-based approach is based on field surveys under the conditions mentioned previously, summarizes the intersection safety diagnosis in a safety index to indicate the safety performance of the intersection. The study indicates that the proposed methodology and intersection safety diagnosis technique can be used to perform an evaluation of traffic safety and improvement at an intersection even when there are few resources available. Also, the use of intersection safety diagnosis is a more resource-efficient and ethically appealing alternative for fast, reliable, and effective safety assessment.
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Deaths and injuries as a result of road accidents are a recognized global problem and authorities are aware of the consequences this global phenomenon might lead to. Because [...]
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Investigation of Pedestrian Safety Problems and Its Countermeasures: A Case Study in Nekemte City, Ethiopia
H. Alemgena, P. Quezon, T. Kumela, E. Quezon

International Journal of Engineering and Technical Research (2018). Alemgena, H.; Quezon, ET.; Kumela, T. Investigation of Pedestrian Safety Problems and Its Countermeasures: A Case Study in Nekemte City, Ethiopia. International Journal of Engineering and Technical Research. 2018; 8(2): 58-64

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The actual growth of urban economic activities and simple movements of peoples and goods measured through its primary transport system. The requirements of the pedestrian should be considered in the design of the urban environment and transportation facilities. Since road infrastructure improvements and designed pedestrian environments are an essential part of road safety enhancements that increase walking and decrease fatalities. This study investigated the pedestrian safety problems and its countermeasures on road segments in Nekemte city. This study examined the existing issues affecting the safety of pedestrian movement, evaluates the service quality of walking facilities, and finally identified the most significant factors affecting pedestrian safety with engineering countermeasures in the city. For the data analysis, the study used both objective measurements and subjective assessments to model PLOS using Australian methods. As per field study indicates 60% of the respondents' think the sidewalk is not user-friendly. In the city, the built road infrastructure is lacking pedestrian facility management and appropriate maintenance activities. Since the walkways in Nekemte city, in general, have almost the same problems like non-continuous, crack, and non-covered utility holes which are difficult especially for pedestrians with disabilities. The current sidewalk is encroached either by vendors, utility poles, parking carts or illegal construction materials in different places, and crosswalk facilities are not visible and not enough provided at a logical distance. The Pedestrian LOS analysis indicates that poor pedestrian conditions exist and the factors that negatively affect pedestrian LOS are wide-ranging in this city road segment. It concluded that Pedestrian facilities and all the concerned factors should be provided and maintained to more efficient for both encouraging people to walk and improve pedestrian safety.
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The actual growth of urban economic activities and simple movements of peoples and goods measured through its primary transport system. The requirements of the pedestrian [...]
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Analysis of StressStrain and Deflection of Flexible Pavements Using Finite Element Method Case Study on Bako-Nekemte Road
S. Wayessa, E. Quezon, T. Kumela

Journal of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (2017). Shiferaw Garoma Wayessa, Emer Tucay Quezon, Tarekegn Kumela. Analysis of Stress- Strain and Deflection of Flexible Pavements Using Finite Element Method Case Study on Bako-Nekemte Road. Journal of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering. Vol. 2, No. 4, 2017, pp. 100-111. doi: 10.11648/j.jccee.20170204.11

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In Ethiopia, the failure of roads is before the handover period. Most roads found in Ethiopia are flexible pavements. Nowadays, the failure of the surface of flexible pavement roads is common before the expected design period. For example, the Bako-Nekemte road/ has become a critical issue in our country. The most common parameters that cause stress, strain, and deflection of the roads are loads and pressures that come from vehicles. Moreover, the modulus of elasticity, Poisson’s ratio, and thickness of each layer need to be characterized. Further, the load magnitude, contact pressure (or load radius), and location are defined for each load (wheel) considered. The finite element method (FEM) is a numerical analysis technique to obtain the stress-strain and deflection of each pavement layer. The analytical method usually uses layers thickness, loads, elastic modulus, and Poisson’s ratio of the pavement materials as design parameters. The objective of this research was to study the sensitivity of the road parameters in analyzing the major causes of failure in asphalt pavement layers fatigue cracking and rutting deformation which came due to the critical tensile strains at the bottom of the asphalt layer and the critical compressive strains on the top of subgrade using the finite element method by relating the standard specification of ERA and laboratory test result. This thesis studied the analysis of stress-strain and deflection of flexible pavements using the Everstress finite element method. The Ever stress program will take into account any stress-dependent stiffness characteristics. This thesis dealt with ways to reduce deflections by varying the design configuration, such as increasing the HMA modulus, the base modulus, sub-base modulus, the subgrade modulus, and increasing the thickness of each layer. Based on the type of materials to use the value of elastic modulus and poison’s ratio are various in each layer, in layer 1 is varied from 1500 to 3500 MPa, in layer 2 is varied from 200 to 1000MPa, in layer 3 is varied from 100 to 250 MPa and in layer 4 is varied from 20MPa to 150MPa.
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In Ethiopia, the failure of roads is before the handover period. Most roads found in Ethiopia are flexible pavements. Nowadays, the failure of the surface of flexible pavement [...]
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Calcined Termite Hill Clay Powder: As Partial Cement Replacement in Production of C-25 Grade Concrete
G. Danbala, E. Quezon, G. Kebede

American Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture (2019). Guyo Konso Danbala, Emer Tucay Quezon, and Getachew Kebede, “Calcined Termite Hill Clay Powder: As Partial Cement Replacement in Production of C-25 Grade Concrete.” American Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, vol. 7, no. 3 (2019): 128-134. doi: 10.12691/ajcea-7-3-2.

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Cement is one of the components of concrete plays a great role in the construction industry. Nevertheless, it is the most expensive and environmentally unfriendly material. Therefore, requirements for economical and more environmentally-friendly cementing materials have extended interest in other cementing materials that can be used as partial replacement of the ordinary Portland cement. This research was, conducted to examine the suitability of calcined termite hill clay powder as a cement replacing material in the production of C-25 grade concrete as a relief for this problem. The Termite Hill Clay sample was collected from Bokuluboma vicinity. The sample was calcined at the temperature of 650°C using muffle furnace, ground to the fineness of 150 µm and its chemical composition was investigated. Normal consistency and setting time of the paste having Ordinary Portland Cement and calcined termite hill clay powder from 0% to 40% replacement in 5% increment percentage investigated. The compressive strength of eight different concrete mixes with the CTHCP replacing the ordinary Portland cement prepared for 22MPa and 34MPa (i.e., for 7th and 28th days targeted compressive strength) concrete with water cement ratio of 0.5 and 360kg/m3 cement content. The properties of the mixture assessed both at the fresh and hardened state. Results revealed that calcined termite hill clay powder found pozzolanic and can partially replace cement. It has shown that up to 11.3% replacement of the ordinary Portland cement by CTHCP, the cubes achieved a target mean compressive strength of C-25 grade concrete at 28th day 34Mpa. Although, the replacement percentage greater than 11.3% of the cement of calcined termite hill clay powder in the concrete has shown a slightly lower compressive strength. Moreover, the mix indicated workable up to 25% replacement percentage and also the setting time of the paste containing calcined termite hill clay powder found faster than that of the control mix. Hence, it is concluded that CTHCP was suitable to replace cement partially with 11.3% replacement of cement by calcined termite hill clay powder as the optimal percentage of the production of C-25 grade concrete. The fresh concrete mix was workable up to 25% replacement, and the mineral admixture served as an accelerator which is suitable for cold weather concreting works.
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Cement is one of the components of concrete plays a great role in the construction industry. Nevertheless, it is the most expensive and environmentally unfriendly material. [...]
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Evaluation of the Performance of Brick Dust as a Filler Material for Hot Asphalt Mix Design A Case Study in Jimma Zone
F. Wagaw, P. Quezon, A. Geremew, E. Quezon

The International Journal of Engineering and Science (2018). Fisseha Wagaw, Prof. Emer Tucay Quezon, Anteneh Geremew. Evaluation of the Performance of Brick Dust as a Filler Material for Hot Asphalt Mix Design: A Case Study in Jimma Zone. The International Journal of Engineering and Science. 2018; 7(3): 64-72. DOI:10.9790/1813-0703026472

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A bituminous paving mixture is a mixture of coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, and bitumen mixed in suitable proportion to result in a strong and durable mix in order to withstand traffic load. In this paving mix, ordinary stone dust, and cement used as filler material. One of the main problems in the construction of a bituminous paving mixture is the insufficient amount of filler from crushing stone aggregate, and cement supply is low. A study has been carried out in this research to explore the use of Brick dust as filler material for the bituminous mixture. The objective is intended to evaluate the performance of brick dust as fillers in Hot Asphalt Mix design, according to the test procedure specified by ASTM. Several specimens of hot asphalt mixture were prepared according to ASTM D 1559 using an aggregate blend with brick filler and aggregate blend without brick filler. The aggregate blending made by using Job mix formula to obtain the percentage of mixed material. For aggregate blended without brick G-1 32%, G-2 23%, and G-3 45% for Aggregate blended with brick filler G-1 30%, G-2 18%, G-3 45% and G-4 7%; where G-1 Coarse Aggregate 3/4, G-2 Coarse Aggregate 3/8, G-3 Fine Aggregate, and G-4 brick filler. It concluded that the results of the Marshall test of mix design showed satisfactory when hot asphalt mixed with these brick fillers. The Specimens blended with brick filler lead produce asphalt mixture with higher Marshall stability, lower flow, a less void filled with asphalt. Hence, brick dust can replace stone dust and cement filler in the bituminous paving mix. It is recommended to use brick dust as filler material in a bituminous paving mix may save considerable investment; as well as a reliable performance of the in-service highway can be achieved.
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A bituminous paving mixture is a mixture of coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, and bitumen mixed in suitable proportion to result in a strong and durable mix in order to withstand [...]
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International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research
E. Quezon

International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research (2016). Tarekegn Kumala, Prof. Emer T. Quezon, Bogale Shiferaw. Effect of Cycle Time and Signal Phase on Average Time Delay, Congestion and Level of Service: A Case Study at Hager Astedader Signalized Intersection in Addis Ababa. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research. 2016; 7(10): 524-530.

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High urbanization rate and Economic development have caused many challenges to transportation systems. Among these, long time delay and high fuel consumption of vehicles at congestion places are a few to mention. Some literatures have revealed that road traffic congestions are caused by inadequate infrastructures, long signal cycle time, and poor traffic management, such as incapable roads, inefficient public transit, and high travel demand. The research study was focused on the effect of traffic congestion on average time delay at a selected signalized road intersection in Addis Ababa. The study area was the Hager Astedadrerroad traffic signal intersection. The methodology that has been employed for the study was a quantitative descriptive research design method. The data needed were; road geometry data, signal data, traffic vehicles flow data including the pedestrian data were collected on-peak hours (with 15minutes intervals) from 7:30 to 9:30 AM and from 5:30 – 7:30 PM for the four consecutive working days. Data of traffic classes were extracted manually on a separate worksheet. The volume of each vehicle category was converted to the same vehicle category using the passenger car unit (PCU) of each vehicle class. Data analysis and processing have been performed using SIDRA (Signalized and Unsignalized Intersection Design and Research Aid) intersection software in order to know the traffic flow condition at the intersection. The result of average time delay was used to know the corresponding level of service and operational performance of the intersection. The outcomes of the research work minimize average time delay by adopting different improving strategies that range from low-cost measures such as improvements to signal timing and phase numbers, to high-cost measures such as intersection reconstruction, which be applied in the study area after knowing the amount of average time delay as well as the types of the level of service within the intersection area.
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High urbanization rate and Economic development have caused many challenges to transportation systems. Among these, long time delay and high fuel consumption of vehicles at [...]
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Regression Analysis of Index Properties of Soil as Strength Determinant for California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
D. Abdella, T. Abebe, P. Quezon, E. Quezon

GSJ (2017). Dino Abdella, Tadesse Abebe, Prof. Emer Tucay Quezon. Regression Analysis of Index Properties of Soil as Strength Determinant for California Bearing Ratio (CBR). GSJ. 2017; 5(6): 1-12

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Investigation of the variation in different soil types and origins is an essential task for Geotechnical engineers. To overcome the effects of this change, the Geotechnical engineers, as well as other professionals, attempted to develop empirical equations unique to a region and soil type to use the soil for its intended purpose. However, these empirical equations are more reliable for the kind of soil where there is a strong relationship of parameters is developed. Hence, it is good practice to develop empirical equations that best fit the soil available in the location that we can access. On the flexible pavement, the subgrade is considered to be an ideal layer to resist wheel load, and its CBR value is considered as the strength measuring a parameter. Conducting a CBR test is an expensive and time-consuming procedure. Also, it is challenging to mold the sample at a desired in-situ density in the laboratory. Furthermore, if the available soil is of poor quality, suitable additives are mixed with soil, and the resulting strength of the soil is assessed by the CBR value which is cumbersome. To overcome such a problem, statistical approaches such as regression-based models are used. This can be used for quick and easily determined parameters. Relative to this, the study has been conducted to develop an equation to show the relationship between the index properties and CBR values precisely located along WelkiteArekit –Hosanna Road of about 121km stretches. It was carried out using thirty samples retrieved from this road and tested in a laboratory. The test result of the regression-based statistical analysis was used to develop the predetermined relationship. The relationship development was performed in the form of an equation of CBR as a function of grain size parameters, Atterberg’s liquid limits, and compaction parameters by considering the effect of individual soil properties as well as the effect of a combination of soil properties on the CBR value. Based on the results of the study for both linear and multiple linear regression analyses, it was revealed that there was a relatively fair relationship obtained by combining plasticity index, the percentage of fine content, and maximum dry density which are strength determinants of fine-grained soils. Also, the results showed that the coefficient of determination for multiple linear regression is R2=0. 731, while for single linear regression is R2=0. 682. Therefore, it is concluded that the index properties of soils are sufficiently accurate in determining the CBR values, of which it can be utilized for preliminary characterization.
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Investigation of the variation in different soil types and origins is an essential task for Geotechnical engineers. To overcome the effects of this change, the Geotechnical [...]
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Effects of human behaviors and geometric factors in road traffic accidents a case study along Sululta-Fiche road, Ethiopia
E. Quezon

GJS (2017). Galeta Chala, Prof. Emer Tucay Quezon, Tarekegn Kumela. Effects of human behaviors and geometric factors in road traffic accidents: a case study along Sululta-Fiche road, Ethiopia. GSJ: 2017; 5(11). 163-172

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A road traffic accident was one of the severe problems which are affecting once’s a country and leading to death, injuries and property damage resulted in economic loss. The objective of this research was to investigate the effects of Human behaviors and Geometric factors in road traffic accidents along the road of Sululta-Fiche, which is located in the Northern Shewa of the Oromia region. Both probability sampling and non-probability sampling techniques were applied. The primary data were obtained from site observation of blackspot locations. While the secondary source of data was taken from records compiled by the North Shewa traffic office and Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne traffic Office. Descriptive and analytical design methods were used in this research, while the results were displayed by graphs, tables, and pie charts. From the study, the status of road traffic accidents showed that there were dramatically increase in accidents every year within the study period. A total of 830 crashes occurred in the past three years. From this, 237 accidents happened in 2012, 279 accidents in 2013, and 314 accidents in 2015. From the traffic police report analysis, there were 41 locations in Sululta Town, and 70 locations in Sululta Wereda, where those accidents happened. Based on the results of this research using the priority value approach, there were 12 selected locations in Sululta Town and 10 chosen locations in Sululta Wereda. Therefore, it is concluded that the significant factor in traffic accidents along Sululta –Fiche road was the driver errors such as over-speeding, night driving, and driving without attention, and it was followed by the geometric factors. These road deficiencies contributory to some errors of the drivers, which were inadequate road width, insufficient sight distance, and narrow bridge at sag curves, and improper intersection design. Based on the findings of the study, some of the countermeasures recommended reducing the road traffic accidents are the provision of speed limit signs to forewarn drivers, installation of speed barkers and rumble strips, widening the lane width of pavement, maintenance of the deteriorated road, repair of the road signs and provision of adequate sight visibility for drivers.
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A road traffic accident was one of the severe problems which are affecting once’s a country and leading to death, injuries and property damage resulted in economic loss. [...]
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Effectiveness of using Geosynthetic Material for Improvement of Road Construction and Performance Case Study on Adis Ababa
M. Gurara, K. Getachew, E. Quezon, E. Quezon

International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (2017). Mikiyas. J Gurara, Kabtamu Getachew, Emer Quezon. Effectiveness of using Geosynthetic Material for Improvement of Road Construction and Performance - Case Study on Adis Ababa. International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology. 2017; (6)2: 640-642

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The research is concerned with the Effectiveness of geosynthetic to improve the performance of the pavement. It has been done on road construction projects under Addis Ababa Road Authority. Results indicated that the performance of bottom pavements structures constructed on poor subgrades with CBR values not greater than 4% was significantly enhanced using geosynthetic material. An increase of bearing capacity for subgrade and can improve the subgrade quality without excavating and filling of select material only by using geomembrane. Geosynthetic reinforcement in pavement design and construction should be widespread. Geosynthetic reinforcements are incorporated into permanent, paved roads either as base (or subbase) reinforcement - in flexible pavements to aid in the support of vehicular loads over the life of the pavement; or as subgrade restraint for construction of flexible or rigid roadways over weak subgrade conditions to aid in support of equipment loads on the unpaved base, or subbase, course during construction. Clearly, both base reinforcement and subgrade restraint with geosynthetics are proven techniques for use in pavement design and construction effectively.
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The research is concerned with the Effectiveness of geosynthetic to improve the performance of the pavement. It has been done on road construction projects under Addis Ababa [...]
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Regression Analysis of Index Properties of Soil as Strength Determinant for California Bearing Ratio (CBR)

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