Browsing Journals: Department of Physical Sciences by Author "Thiong’o, Joseph Karanja"
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Biocementation Influence on Flexural Strength and Chloride Ingress by Lysinibacillus sphaericus and Bacillus megaterium in Mortar Structures
Mutitu, Daniel Karanja; Wachira, Jackson M.; Mwirichia, Romano K.; Thiong’o, Joseph Karanja; Munyao, Onesmus Mulwa; Genson, Muriithi (Hindawi, 2020-05)The concrete/mortar durability performance depends mainly on the environmental conditions, the microstructures, and its chemistry. Cement structures are subject to deterioration by the ingress of aggressive media. This ... -
Review of Carbonation Resistance in Hydrated Cement Based Materials
Marangu, Joseph Mwiti; Thiong’o, Joseph Karanja; Wachira, Jackson M. (Hindawi, 2019)Blended cements are preferred to Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) in construction industry due to costs and technological and environmental benefits associated with them. Prevalence of significant quantities of carbon dioxide ... -
Review of Carbonation Resistance in Hydrated Cement Based Materials
Marangu, Joseph Mwiti; Thiong’o, Joseph Karanja; Wachira, Jackson M. (Hindawi, 2019-01)Blended cements are preferred to Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) in construction industry due to costs and technological and environmental benefits associated with them. Prevalence of significant quantities of carbon dioxide ...