Journal of
Civil Engineering and Construction Technology

  • Abbreviation: J. Civ. Eng. Constr. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2634
  • DOI: 10.5897/JCECT
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 140

Full Length Research Paper

Study of brick mortar using sawdust as partial replacement for sand

Jonathan Sasah
  • Jonathan Sasah
  • Department of Civil Engineering, KAAF University College, Budumbura, Ghana.
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Charles K. Kankam
  • Charles K. Kankam
  • Department of Civil Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
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  •  Received: 11 April 2017
  •  Accepted: 12 June 2017
  •  Published: 31 July 2017

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