Journal of Brilliant Engineering (BEN)

Christopher Ehizemhen Emmanuel Ufuah Lucia Omolayo Agashua

This research centers on microbial, anions and chemical scrutinizes of 25 Abuja water samples, Nigeria. Soluble ions, heavy metal, anions, etcetera were obtained and related with WHO criterion. The mean highest anions, cations and bacteria counts were recorded as 1796.879 (Electrical conductivity), and least mean of F- 1.28mg/l, whereas standard deviation highest values were 857.13 µS/cm (EC), and lowest value of 0.45 mg/s (F-). Usually, the matrix values ranges between -1 and +1. Cl- and Alkalinity displays high positive connection (0.85), with K plus Electrical conductivity (0.77). There is a negative correlation between HNO3 & Alkalinity, and F- & CO32- (-0.01). Four hydrochemical clusters were recognized, with noticeably partitioned water attribute. Series as well as time series scenarios divulges that TDS concentration varies from 1200 mg/l to 2100 mg/L, highest mean (1433.76) and SD (459.38). Results also confirm that, groundwater within the investigation zone is mostly hard to exceptionally hard, and faintly alkaline-fresh to briny in nature. From hydrochemistry illustration, the key groundwater categories are Ca, Na-Cl, Na-HCO3 and Mg-HCO3, which indicates that the groundwater within the investigated region are tolerably polluted with cations-anions, due to anthropogenic, ion exchange and mineral weathering.

https://doi.org/10.36937/ben.2024.4831

Michael Tiza

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a technique that enhances construction management. The BIM's capacity to create a model that can be used from the building's inception all the way through its construction and eventual occupancy is one of its primary benefits. Because of this benefit, it can be considered a fundamental part of construction management. BIM is a crucial tool for construction management, but its use is still in its infancy in some countries as this study shows. Therefore, this article aims to assess the impact of BIM as a tool for construction management in different parts of the globe and their adoption rates and by extension, identify ways to enhance or otherwise facilitate its application in the construction sector at the global level.

https://doi.org/10.36937/ben.2024.4841

Nirmal Chandra Roy Belal Hossain Abu Nesar Rikon Sagar Hossain

The use of various reclaimed or recycled materials from ancient structures as a source of construction materials has become common in modern road and pavement engineering procedures due to the shortage of fresh natural aggregate supplies and rising processing prices. Waste ceramic tiles (WCT), reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), and recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) have all been used for a long time as aggregates in the construction of pavement. WCT, RAP, and RCA are all thoroughly analyzed in this paper, with a focus on their mechanical, environmental, and physical properties. To evaluate the load-bearing ability, drainage capabilities, and long-term durability of these substitute materials when applied as pavement sub-base, laboratory tests and performance analysis were carried out. Since different mixtures of these materials are created, the maximum California bearing ratio of 25.54% is found. By promoting the usage of recycled materials, eliminating waste, and lowering the carbon footprint associated with conventional construction processes, this initiative helps to sustainably build out transportation infrastructure.

https://doi.org/10.36937/ben.2024.4897

Selina Banu Milufarzana Md. Rakib Hasan Md Shahadot Hossain Md. Esme Adom

Electricity is an essential power source for the economic performance of a developing country like Bangladesh. Due to significant system losses, delays in the installation of new plants, low plant efficiency, and lack of incentives for power plant maintenance, the country's energy-producing facilities have been unable to fulfill the present demand. To meet up this enormous demand, a very simple electricity generation technology was designed. The objectives of the study were to design and fabricate a considerable electricity generation system from a speed breaker and finally determine the technical performance of the system. The production plant was set up using a rack and pinion system. The Damper system comprised of a spring that pushed the speed breaker upwards when it was pushed upon by the weight of the vehicle downwards during trafficking of any vehicles over the speed breakers. As a result, the Rack moved downward, transmitting power to the pinion as motion. The production unit was able to produce 4.2 watts, 6.72 watts, and 0.84 watts, respectively, using a motorcycle, a car, and an easy bike. Our fabricated plant has a total power output of 2683 kW. The unit's entire annual cost, including starting costs and total running costs, is projected to be around $269.65. The capital recovery factor and capital consumption were 0.395 and $44.87 respectively. The proposed design will be helpful to reduce the energy crisis problem in Bangladesh because nowadays in our country the number of vehicles is in increasing trend.

https://doi.org/10.36937/ben.2024.4900

Adem GÜLTÜRK Ahmet Kamil KABAKUŞ Burak ERKAYMAN

In this study, the perception, acceptance and usage status of Cyber Physical Systems (CPSs) which seem likely to become a more dominant tool in the industrial sector in the coming years, in manufacturing industry enterprises, and the advantages it provides to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector are examined in line with the requirements of the sector. In this regard, the study will offer comprehensive insights to researchers, scientists, and decision-makers within industrial sectors, as well as institutions and organizations tasked with making strategic decisions. In addition, as with any new technology, the importance of determining the attitudes of staff and managers, who are the users of the technology, towards CPS was evaluated with an acceptance model developed by considering industrial conditions. By applying a questionnaire with open-ended questions including the opinions of SMEs, it is aimed to examine the factors in the Unified Technology Acceptance and Utilization Theory (UTAUT) model whose effects on usage are advocated. analysis demonstrate that the major hesitations of the enterprises are concentrated on the high costs of the technology, the lack of human resource competence to use the systems and the lack of solution partners in case of possible failures, but they still have positive opinion about the use. The study's findings shed light on the factors influencing the feasibility of CPS technology in the industrial sector. These results can serve as a guide for conceptualization, policy support, planning, and the development of new management strategies that will be essential in this field in the forthcoming years.

https://doi.org/10.36937/ben.2024.4902