Udemba Uchechukwu A.
Research by udemba uchechukwu a.
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Assessment of the Underutilisation of Timber As A Structural Building Material in Nigerian Residential Construction
Despite Nigeria's abundant forest resources and the long-established use of timber in traditional architecture, residential construction across the country continues to rely almost entirely on cement-based systems. This study assessed the extent, causes, and consequences of the underutilisation of timber as a structural building material in Nigerian residential construction, and evaluated its potential as a technically and economically viable alternative. The research adopted a qualitative and...
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