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

Code compliant behaviour of palm kernel shell reinforced concrete (RC) beams in shear

A. Acheampong
  • A. Acheampong
  • Department of Building Technology, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
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M. Adom-Asamoah
  • M. Adom-Asamoah
  • Department of Civil Engineering, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
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J. Ayarkwa
  • J. Ayarkwa
  • Department of Building Technology, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
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R. O. Afrifa
  • R. O. Afrifa
  • Department of Civil Engineering, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
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  •  Received: 11 May 2015
  •  Accepted: 26 May 2015
  •  Published: 28 May 2015

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