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Investigation on the Suitability of Fobur Granite in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria for Road Construction
ALABI, OLADUNNI OYELOLA; OYEDEPO, OLUGBENGA JOSEPH & ABERE, VICTOR DARE
Abstract
The suitability of Fobur granite for road construction was investigated. Three
samples A, B and C were handpicked from various locations on the quarry site using random
sampling method. The samples were subjected to different tests namely chemical analysis,
radioactivity, polishability, oxidization properties, porosity, compressive test and hardness test.
The chemical analysis of CaCO3 with assays for samples A, B, and C are 52.33%, 48.5%, and
54. 28% respectively; specific gravity obtained are 2.07, 2.27 and 2.28 for samples A, B and C.
The values of porosity test for samples A, B, and C were 0.02,0.03 and 0.03; while Oxidation
properties test reported- with no peeling was observed, the polish stone value (PSV) test was for
the samples resulted in good abrasiveness and yielding attractive color tints. Also, the
polishability test indicated that the samples are good for lapidary; while Radioactivity test
estimation were gotten to be 6.8, 7.7 and 8.3 microR/hr. for samples A,B and C respectively.
Hence, thevalues obtained from investigation on the suitability of Fobur granite in Jos, Plateau
State, Nigeria for road construction are within the accepted equivalent maximum permissible
level, suitable for road construction.
Keywords
Granite; Road Construction; Random Sampling; Porosity; Abrasiveness; Radioactivity
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