@article{MAKHILLJEAS20072412750,
    title = {The Use of Wood By-Products for Making Concrete Blocks},
    journal = {Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences},
    volume = {2},
    number = {4},
    pages = {768-770},
    year = {2007},
    issn = {1816-949x},
    doi = {jeasci.2007.768.770},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1816-949x&doi=jeasci.2007.768.770},
    author = {O.M. Ogundipe},
    keywords = {Wood,by-products,concrete blocks,absorption,density,pollution},
    abstract = {In this research, sawdust concrete with nominal mixes 1:1:2, 1:1½:3 and 1:2:4 were subjected to the following tests; particle size distribution, compressive strength, water absorption and density. This was done to examine the suitability of wood by-products for concrete blocks production. The 28-day compressive strength of nominal mixes 1:1:2 and 1:1½:3 were 18.33 and 8.78N mm <SUP>2</SUP>, respectively, while their 28-day absorption values were 5.69 and 8.97%, respectively and the densities were 2133 and 2914 kg m <SUP>3</SUP>. These values indicated that wood by-products (sawdust) could be used for concrete blocks production. The successful utilization of wood by-products helps not only in reducing the amount of wastes requiring disposal but also in eliminating the pollution of the environment caused by burning the wastes.}
    }