Department of Civil Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering

Engr. Prof. Emmanuel Osilemme EKWULO

Head of Department

Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering started in 1970 as one of the five engineering departments of the School of Engineering of the former College of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, running only diploma programmes. On the 6th of August, 1980 the Rivers State University of Science and Technology was established by law and all the assets and liabilities of the then College of Science and Technology were inherited by the University. Thus, the School of Engineering became the Faculty of Engineering with Departments of Chemical/Petrochemical, Civil, Electrical, Marine, and Mechanical Engineering.

The Civil Department is noted for providing outstanding consultancy services. The University has benefited from these services in many of her developmental efforts. Being located in a major industrial centre, the Department has enjoyed the patronage of many constructions and industrial organizations in and around River State, especially in the areas of soils and concrete testing. The Department had a contract with Shell Petroleum Development Company for the Provision of Quality Control and Laboratory Testing Consultancy Services, which ran into millions of naira per year. Also, from the inception of the Oil Mineral Producing Areas Development Commission (OMPADEC) now Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), the Civil Engineering Department had been one of her major Consultants on roads, water and geotechnical investigation projects. Indeed, the department is unique in making enormous and enviable contributions towards the consultancy efforts of the University.

The Department has published a programme prospectus which contains adequate information to students and the general public on the Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) programme of the Department. Another departmental publication deals with the postgraduate programmes, run by the Department.

The B.Tech. Programme is for a duration of five years, consisting of nine semesters of study in the University and one semester and two long vacation periods (12 months) of compulsory practical training in industry. The programme was approved by the Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN) after the first visitation in 1984, and also had accreditation by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 1990.

The department produced her first batch of B. Tech. graduates at the end of the 1984/85 session; and to date over 800 students have graduated from the B. Tech. Programme.

An intermediate level technicians programme leading University Diploma (UD) was phased out with the establishment of the River State Polytechnic, Bori in 1987.

Considerable effort has been made during the past 32 years to strengthen the department in terms of the quality of programmes, number and quality of staff, facilities and equipment. The Soil Mechanics, Structures, and Concrete, Hydraulics and Asphalt Testing Laboratories have all been equipped within this period to meet the challenges and requirements of running B. Tech. and higher degree programmes in Civil Engineering.

The Department has been involved in a variety of research programmes. Individual research projects and collaborative research are mainly in the areas of Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation/Water Resources Engineering and Materials. The emphasis is to develop appropriate technology, aimed at finding solutions to problems of local interest. The number of research publications of staff has increased considerably over the years.

VISION

To establish an exceptional and leading department that will be structurally and philosophically oriented to solve practical and peculiar challenging problems of mankind.

MISSION

To produce high quality civil engineers equipped with sound research and practical ability in analysis, design, construction and maintenance of physical infrastructure and environment that support human civilization.

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs) Civil engineering involves the planning, design and construction of structures, systems and infrastructure that positively support the future development of our society. Civil engineers require a wide range of knowledge and skills from understanding hydraulics and soil mechanics to structural design and construction management. Therefore, the Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) are to:

1. Prepare graduates to acquire the principles of civil engineering profession.
2. Produce graduates equipped with the capacity to develop innovative, economic and eco-friendly civil engineering infrastructures.
3. Produce graduates with adequate theoretical and industry experience to undertake applied research.
4. Prepare and equip graduates with the capacity to collaborate and supervise civil engineering projects in compliance with professional standards based on international best practices.
5. Produce graduates who have the competence to convey new findings to both local and international fora and ensure continuous professional development.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs)

A graduate of an engineering programme to be accredited by COREN is expected to have ability to:

1. Engineering Knowledge**:** apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of developmental and complex engineering problems;
2. Problem Analysis**:** identify, formulate, research literature and analyze developmental and complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences;
3. Design/Development**. of Solutions:** proffer solutions for developmental or complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal and environmental considerations;
4. Investigation**:** conduct investigation into developmental or complex problems using research based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions;
5. Modern Tool Usage**:** create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and ICT tools, including prediction, modelling and optimization to developmental and complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations;
6. The Engineer and Society**:** apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge including Humanities and Social Sciences to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice;
7. Environment and Sustainability**:** understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
8. Ethics**:** apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice, including adherence to the COREN Engineers’ Codes of Conduct;
9. Individual and Team Work**:** function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings;
10. Communication: communicate effectively on developmental or complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions;
11. Project Management**:** demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering, management and financial principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments;
12. Lifelong Learning**:** recognize the need for, and have the preparations and ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning in the broadest context of technological and social changes.

Profile of the Head of Department

ENGR. PROF. EMMANUEL OSILEMME EKWULO is a Professor of Highway Transportation Engineering in the Department of Civil Engineering, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He is currently the Head of Department of Civil Engineering, Rivers State University. He obtained Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree in Civil Engineering from the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Master of Technology (M. Tech – Highway Transportation Engineering) degree from the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil (Highway) Engineering from the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Engr. Prof. Ekwulo is a Corporate member, Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE). Fellow, Nigeria Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE), Registered Engineer, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). His academic, industrial and research experiences span more than twenty-two (25) years. He has successfully supervised over ten (20) Masters and two (2) Ph.D. degree students. He is currently supervising numerous numbers of master’s and PhD candidates. He has participated in many local and international conferences where he presented papers. He is currently a Peer Reviewer for some journals, and has over forty-five (45) scientific papers published in local and international journals. His research interests/area of specialization are in the areas of material testing, and layered analysis and design of highway pavements.

E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Phone Number: +2348033421341

Structure Of The Unit

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Staff list in the Department

Name | Rank | Area Of Specialization | Email Engr. Prof. E. O. Ekwulo | Professor/HOD | Highway Transportation Engineering | [email protected] Engr. Prof. S. C. Teme | Professor | Engineering Geology & Geotechnics | [email protected] Prof. T. K. S. Abam | Professor | Engineering Geology & Geotechnics | [email protected] Engr. Prof. S. B. Akpila | Professor | Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering | [email protected] Engr. Prof. E. A. Igwe | Professor | Highway/Transportation Engineering | [email protected] Engr. Dr. I. Ologhadien | Professor | Hydraulics/Water Resources Engineering | [email protected] Engr. Dr. F. E. Ezeilo | Professor | Water Resources and Environmental Engineering | [email protected] Engr. Prof. O. ThankGod | Professor | Structural Engineering | [email protected] Engr. Dr. S. N. Eluozo | Reader | Water Resources and Environmental Engineering | [email protected] Engr. Dr. J. Oti | Reader | Geotechnics and Engineering Geology | [email protected] Engr. Dr. K. M. Oba | Reader | Construction Engineering and Management | [email protected] Engr. Dr. C. G. Otto | Reader | Highway/Transportation Engineering | [email protected] Engr. I. Z. S. Akobo | Senior Lecturer | Structural Engineering | iboroma.akobo@ ust.edu.ng Engr. Dr. A. L. Oba | Senior Lecturer | Highway/Transportation Engineering | [email protected] Engr. Dr. B. E. Ngekpe | Senior Lecturer | Structural Engineering | [email protected] Dr. L. W. Arimieari | Senior Lecturer | Water Resources and Environmental Engineering | [email protected] Engr. Dr. G. W. T. Jaja | Senior Lecturer | Geotechnical Engineering | [email protected] Engr. K. Amadi-Oparaeli | Lecturer I | Structural Engineering | [email protected] Engr. T. A. Longjohn | Lecturer I | Geotechnical Engineering | [email protected] Engr. B. Jephter | Lecturer I | Structural Engineering | [email protected] Engr. I. Omunguye | Lecturer II | Geotechnical Engineering | [email protected] Engr. I. G. Amadi | Lecturer II | Structural Engineering | [email protected] Engr. E. O. Iwo | Lecturer II | Highway/Transportation Engineering | [email protected] Engr. A.W. Awarri | Lecturer II | Geotechnical Engineering | [email protected] Engr. P. N. Amadi | Lecturer II | Highway/Transportation Engineering | [email protected] Engr. C. B. Onyekaba | Lecturer II | Highway/Transportation Engineering | [email protected] Engr. S. E. Egop | Lecturer II | Water Resources Engineering | [email protected] Engr. J. Egbebike | Senior Technologist | | [email protected] Mrs. M. Owuru | Technologist I | | [email protected] Engr. U. E. Obunwo | Technologist I | | [email protected] Mr. T. P. Daaboro | Technologist I | | [email protected] Mr. B. O. Sunday | Technologist II | | [email protected] Engr. C. O. Kejeh | Technologist II | | [email protected] Mr. M. N. Egwurugwu | Technologist II | | [email protected] Mr. C. Emeji | Technologist II | | [email protected] Mr. F. Ndamele | Technologist II | | [email protected] Mr. G. B. Chindah | Technologist II | | [email protected] Mr. C. D. Omereji | Technologist II | | [email protected] Mr. H. Wike | Technologist II | | [email protected] Mr. A. Acheru | Technologist II | | [email protected] Mr. D. M. Chimeke | Technologist II | | [email protected] Mr. S. I. Akpana | Chief Technical Officer | | [email protected] Mr. D. E. C. Jaja | Chief Confidential Secretary | | [email protected] Mrs. T. Onuoha | Assistant Chief Executive Officer | | [email protected] Mrs. J. O. Wofu | Administrative Officer II | | [email protected] Mr. S. O. Okwelle | Higher Executive Officer | | [email protected]

Faculty/Department

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administrative Process

• Structure: The Department is organized under a capable Head of Department, appointed by the Vice Chancellor. The Head of Department carries out the day –to-day administration of the Department.

• How staff are involved in the decision-making process and in generalAdministration: Members of staff are involved in decision making process through departmental meeting whichare mandatory to attend. Major policies affecting staff and students and their welfare are discussed and decided upon at departmental meeting.

• Policy and practice on staff development: Staff development are encouraged and a number of staff have proceeded for further studies and training.

• ****Staff promotion:****Staff members are promoted regularly following satisfactory yearly appraisals.Staff members are required to submit their completed appraisal forms to the Head of Department, who appraises all staff of the Department and forwards his recommendations to the Faculty Appraisal Panel. The Panel’s recommendations on successful candidates are thereafter compiled and forwarded to the Appointment and Promotions Committee of the University.

• Students’ Welfare

(a) Handling of academic grievances

Each case of academic grievances of a student is handled in accordance with the rules and regulations of the University. An aggrieved student is usually advised to submit a written report to the Dean of Faculty through the Head of Department. The student’s report with comments of the Head of Department is forwarded to the Faculty Board of Studies by the Dean. The student’s matter is finally decided at the Faculty Board or Senate depending on the seriousness of the grievance.

(b) Students academic advising

Academic staff members are appointed as advisers to a group of students at the beginning of each session. Advisers have the responsibility of counselling the students on academic and personal needs of the students under their advisory.

ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE UNIT

Research funding and grants

The department should provide evidence of research funding by the university and the quantum of research grants won by the department.

RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY SUPPORT OF STAFF ON STUDY LEAVE WITH FULL PAY

As part of funding for staff development the University Administration approves study leave with full pay within the research period.

• Engr. EGBEBIKE, Justin Nsobundu

Programme: PhD in Structural Engineering, University of Nigeria Nsukka

Period:10th March 2021 – 9th March 2024

• WAMI, Melerchi

Programme: PhD in Water and Sanitation, Loughborough University, United Kingdom

Period:1st October 2015 – 31st December 2018

• ARIMEARI, Love Wilcox

Programme: PhD in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, University of Nigeria Nsukka

Period:12th October 2015 – 11th October 2018

• OMUNGUYE, IlaibibakamWabiye

Programme: PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Canada

Period:1st March 2017 – 1st March 2021

• Engr. AMADI, George Ichebadu

Programme: PhD in Civil Engineering Materials, University of Cape Town South Africa

Period:25th September 2018 – 24th September 2022

TETFUND

As part of efforts by Rivers State University Administration in collaboration with TETFUND some of our Staff members have benefited funding for their PhD programmes, sponsorship of conferences and research grants:

• a) PhD Programme sponsorship
• Engr. AMADI, George Ichebadu

Programme: PhD in Civil Engineering Materials, University of Cape Town South Africa

Period:25th September 2018 – 24th September 2022

• OMUNGUYE, IlaibibakamWabiye

Programme: PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Canada

Period:1st March 2017 – 1st March 2021

• b) Sponsorship of Conferences
• Engr.IGWE, EnwusoAleruchi

Conference Theme: National Engineering Conference and Annual General Meeting – 2017

Conference code: NSE02096

Amount received – #208,000

• Engr. T. A. Longjohn

Conference Theme: 28thCOREN ASSEMBLY

Date: 19th – 21st August, 2019

Amount received: #193,000

• c) Research Grants
• Engr. JAJA, Godfrey Waribo Tom

Title of Research: Specifications and Modifications of Self-compacting Concrete

Period: Combined for 2011/2012 and 2014/2016

Amount approved: #1,491,420

First tranche payment: #894,852

• ARIMEARI, Love Wilcox

Title of Research: Modeling the Effect of Bio-char on Volatile Petroleum Hydrocarbon Biodegradation and Estimation from Soil

Period: Combined for 2011/2012 and 2014/2016

Amount approved: #1,290,000

First tranche payment: #774,000

• Engr. AMADI, Ichebadu George

Title of Research: Assessment and Characterization of Improved Laterite Rock Concrete Performance using Metakaolin as Void Filler

Period: Combined for 2011/2012 and 2014/2016

Amount approved: #1,699,000

First tranche payment: #1,019,400

NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (NDDC)

As part of efforts by Rivers State University Administration in collaboration with NDDC some of our Staff members have benefited funding for their research programmes:

• Engr. Dr. BarisuaNgekpe:

Session: 2012/2013

Programme: PhD Civil Engineering, Coventry University, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee, Living allowance and accommodation – $30,000

Research Product of Staff/Student

Research and Collaboration.

Civil Engineering Department collaborated with Cambridge University, United Kingdom to provide laboratory tests including sampling and analysis of Niger Delta Soils for PhD programme in Highway Engineering between 2013 – 2015 for:

Name: Engr. Dr (Mrs) Funmi Alayaki.

Collaboration with Private Firms (Industries)

Collaboration between Alcon Nigeria Limited and the Department of Civil Engineering, Rivers State University for provision of Civil Engineering Laboratory Test Services for: The Assa North-Ohaji South Project Site Preparation and Industrial Area Infrastructure for Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria.

Linkages and Collaborations

The department should provide a documented institutional research policy guiding the conduct of research in postgraduate programmes. There should be a committee in place to manage the institutional research activities to ensure compliance in the implementation of the research. The department should provide a list of names and ranks of the research implementation committee.

The implementation of research policy guiding the conduct of research and development in postgraduate programmes is domiciled at the Faculty Level and managed by the Research and Development Committee constituting members from nearly all Departments in the Faculty as follows:

Engr. Prof F. T. Admiluyi – Chairman (Dept. of Chem/Pet. Engineering)

Engr. Prof K. K. Dagde – Member (Head – Department of Chem/Pet. Engineering)

Engr. Prof. S. O. Nkakini – Member (Head – Department of Agric/Environ. Engineering)

Engr. Dr. F. E. Ezeilo – Faculty PG Coordinator (Department of Civil Engineering)

Engr. Dr. S. Orike – Member (Head of Department – Computer Engineering)

Engr. Dr. B. Nkoi – Member (Department of Mechanical Engineering)

Engr. Dr. I. Ologhadien – Member (Department of Civil Engineering)

Engr. J. D. Enoch – Faculty I.T Manager (Department of Computer Engineering)

Mrs Ogbamgba – Faculty Officer and Secretary of the Committee

Research Output

The department should provide titles of publications made in reputable local and international journals by the academic staff of the programme in the last three years.

Research Output – Selected List of Publications

• Publications as at 2017

Ekwulo E. O. and Igwe E. A (2017): Developing A Prediction Model for Tensile Elastic Modulus of Steel Fiber – Cement Stabilized Laterite Used as Pavement Material. International Journal of Research in Engineering and Science (IJRES), 5(8): 40-44.

Igwe, E. A. and Nyebuchi, D. A. (2017). Thermal Effects on Elastic and Rigidity Modulus of Flexible

Pavement Wearing Course, “International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic

Systems, Vol. 3, Issue 2, pp. 1 – 7.

Eluozo, S. N. & Oba, K. M. (2017), Predicting Achromobacter Transport Pressured by Deposition of Carbon in Heterogeneous Sand Gravel Formation, Trans-Amadi Industrial Layout, Port Harcourt. International Journal of Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology, 2 (5), 51-60.

Ezeilo, F.E. and EluozoS. N. (2017a). “Modelling and Simulation of Partial Deposition of

Ionic Content in Silty Clay at Igwuruta Area of Rivers State, Nigeria”. Engineering Science Vol.2 No.2 pp.37-44.

Igwe, E. A and Amadi-Oparaeli, K. I. (2017). A proof of Moisture Damage on Fatigue Life of Flexible Pavement Submerged in Water: A Practical Case for a Medium Volume Road, Vol. 4, Issue 9, pp. 210 – 216.

Ekwulo E. O. and Igwe E. A(2017): Predicting the Workability of Fresh Concrete Using Simple Pull-out Test. International Journal of Research in Engineering and Science (IJRES), 5(5):21-25.

Eluozo, S. N. & Oba, K. M. (2017), Porosity and Tuotorsity Effect on Flow Pressure in Lacustrine Deposition Applying Predictive Models. MOJ Civil Engineering, 2 (6), 16.

Ekwulo E. O. and Eme D. B. (2017): Flexural Strength and Water Absorption of Concrete made from Uniform Size and Graded Coarse Aggregates. American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER), 6(10):172-177.

Ekwulo E. O. and Eme D. B. (2017): Effect of Aggregate Gradation on Compressive Strength and Elastic Modulus of Cement Treated Aggregate Base Material for Highway Pavement” IOSR Journal of Engineering (IOSRJEN), 07(10): 79-89.

Ezeilo F. E. and Eluozo S. N. (2017b). “Predicting Camylobacter transport influenced by Permeability and Void ratio in Partial Heterogeneous Sand Gravel formation, Sapelle Delta State of Nigeria”. Engineering Science. Vol.2 No.2, pp.30-36.

• Publications as at 2018

Igwe, E. A. and Amadi-Oparaeli K.I. (2018). Reducing Asphalt Pavement Swell and Loss in Stability due to Submergence using Polystyrene as Hydro-Carbon Additive: Study on Nigerian Roads in the Niger Delta Region “American Journal of Engineering Research”, Vol. 7, Issue 3, pp. 30 – 35.

Ezeilo, F. E. and Godfrey W. T. Jaja (2018a) Spatial Variation of Water Quality in Ecosystem

of Amadi Creek. **The Academia: The international journal of Research and Development.**Vol.5 No.1 pp 6-16

ItolimaOloghadien (2018), Hydrological Data Transposition by Ratio Approach for flood and rainfall frequency analyses for ungaugedcatchments, Inter. J. of Hydrology, Vol. 34, pp. 45 – 56.

Ukpaka, C. andAkpila, S. B. (2018). Predictive models on Concentration of pH, chloride, Sulphate and Hardness within Water Bearing Aquifer in Rivers state, Nigeria. International

Journal of Trends in Research and Development, 5(3), 118-132.

Eme D. B and Ekwulo E. O. (2018):Effect of Crushed Glass as Coarse Aggregate for

Concrete Pavement. American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER), 7(1): 336-345.

ItolimaOloghadien (2018), Impact of Climate Change on the Development of Infrastructure, NBRRI,

Vol. 3, pp. 61 – 71.

Ezeilo, F. E. and Godfrey W. T. Jaja (2018b): Seasonal Variation of some Physic-Chemical

and Microbiological Parameters in Orashi River. **The Academia: The international journal of Research and Development.**Vol.5No.1.pp 57-71.

Oba, K. M., (2018), Cost, Time, And Quality factors: A case Study of The Rivers Monorail

Construction Project. IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, 15 (1), 12-17.

Arimieari, L.W. and Ademiluyi, J.O. (2018). Sludge Filtration Resistance Model Based on

Electrical Resistance Analogy. Journal of Environmental Protection, vol. 9, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.4236/jep.2018.91001 (opens in a new tab)

Arimieari, L.W. and Ademiluyi, J.O. (2018). Modeling the Relationship between Sludge Filtration Resistance and Capillary Suction Time. Journal of Environmental Protection, vol. 9, pp.91-99. https://doi.org/10.4236/jep.2018.92007 (opens in a new tab).

8.4.3 Publications as at 2019

Akpila, S. B. and Jaja, G.T. W (2019). Reliability of Soils and Ground Improvement Techniques on Peaty Clay Soil- a Review****.**** International Journal of Trends in Scientific Research and Development, 3(3), 682-687

Igwe, E. A.(2019). Response of Material Properties of Flexible Pavements to Moisture Resulting from Poor Drainage Conditions: Case of Niger Delta Region of Nigeria; International Journal of Constructive Research in Civil Engineering (IJCRCE) Volume 5, Issue 4, Pp. 13-22, ISSN 2454-8693, (Online) DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2454-8693.0504003 (opens in a new tab), www.arcjournals.org (opens in a new tab)

Youdeowei, P.O. and Nwankwoala, H.O. and Desai, D.D. (2019). Dam Structures and Types in Nigeria: Sustainability and Effectiveness. Water Conservation and Management, 3(1):20-26.

Igwe, E. A. and Fun-Akpo, P. K. (2019). Evaluation of Modulus of Elasticity of Candle Wax Modified HMA Concretes using Hondros Model from Indirect Tensile Test; International Journal of Constructive Research in Civil Engineering (IJCRCE) Volume 6, Issue 1, Pp. 37-43, ISSN 2454-8693, (Online) DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2454-8693.0601004 (opens in a new tab), www.arcjournals.org (opens in a new tab)

Oba, K. M., Ugwu, O. O., & Okafor, F. O. (2019). Development of Scheffe’s Model to Predict the Compressive Strength of Concrete using SDA as Partial Replacement for Fine Aggregate. International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, 8 (8), 2512-2521.

****Amadi-Oparaeli, K. I.,****Miefama, O. and Igwe, E. A (2020)Contributions of Periwinkle Shell Ash on Stability and Elastic Properties of Modified Asphalt Concrete for High Trafficked Road, International Journal of Constructive Research in Civil Engineering, Volume 6, Issue 2, pp. 1-10.: ISSN No. 2454-8693.

Youdeowei, P.O and Nwankwoala, H.O. (2019). A Simplified Model Study for Geo-Environmental Assessment at an Oilfield Location in Southern Nigeria. International Journal of Water Resources and Environmental Sciences, 8(1):01-06.

Akpila, S. B.and Jaja, G.T. W****(2019).**** Time Dependent Settlement Response Model of Tested Piles in the Coastal Region of Nigeria. International Journal of Trends in Scientific Research and Development, 3(3),1343 -134.

Oba, K. M. (2019), A Mathematical Model to Predict the Tensile Strength of Asphalt Concrete using Quarry Dust Filler. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, 10 (2), 1491-1498.

Fidelis A. Abija ,Nse U. Essien , T. K. S. Abam& Abimbola I. Ifedotun (2019) Assessment of Aquifer Hydraulic Properties, Groundwater Potential and Vulnerability Integrating Geoelectric Methods with SRTM-DEM And LANDSAT-7 ETM Lineament Analysis in Parts of Cross River State, Nigeria. London Journal of Research in Science: Natural and Formal, Volume 19 | Issue 7, 35-51.

****Oba, K. M.,****Ugwu, O. O., & Okafor, F. O. (2019), Development of a Model to Predict the Flexural Strength of Concrete using SDA as Partial Replacement for Fine Aggregate. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, 10 (5), 1216-1224.

Npinwa, B.G., Nwankwoala, H.O. and Youdeowei, P.O. (2019). Erodibility Potential of a Sand Dredging Site in Rivers State, Nigeria. Current Trends in Civil and Structural Engineering, 1(5): 1-4.

Youdeowei, P.O and Rowland-Lato, E.O. (2019). Geotechnical Investigation of a Collapsed Building

Site in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria**. International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, Vol. 8. Issue 04,125-136**.

Arimieari, L.W. and Jaja, G.W.T. (2019). Land Use Pattern Correlated with Surface Water

Pollution in Rivers State, Nigeria. American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER), v ol.8, no.02, 2019, pp.12-18. E-ISSN: 2320-0847 p-ISSN: 2320- 0936.

Arimieari, L.W. and Jaja, G.W.T. (2019). Characteristics and Control of Effluents Generated from Industries in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER), vol.8, no.02, pp.07-11. E-ISSN: 2320-0847 p-ISSN: 2320-0936

Publications as at 2020

Youdeowei, P.O., Nwankwoala, H.O. and Ayibanimiworlo, G.T. (2020). Soil Stabilization and Improvement of Marine Clays Using Cement and lime In a Marshland. Engineering Heritage Journal, 4(1): 08-14.

Otto¸C. G. and Akpila, S. B. (2020). Performance analysis of candle wax modified asphalt pavement wearing course submerged in moisture. International Journal of New Technology and Research, 6(11), 15-17.

Akobo, I. Z. S., Akpila, S.B. and Okedeye, B (2020). Optimization of compressive strength of concrete containing rubber chips as coarse aggregate based on Scheffe’s model. International Journal of Civil Engineering, 7(7), 93-110.

Akobo, I. Z. S., Akpila, S. B. and Ugwu, G. O. (2020). Compressive and Flexural Strength of Concrete blended with municipal Solid Waste Ash and Micro- silica Global Scientific Journals, 8(10), 2569-2580.

Loremikan, A.G. Ngah, S.A. ****Abam, T.K.S.****Ubong, I.U (2020) Comparative Analysis of Seasonal Changes in Soil Contaminations from Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons at Solid Waste Dumpsites in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Volume 5, Issue 7, 752-765

Peekate P. Lekiah, 2 Konne J. Lelesi and 3 Abam T.K. Simeon (2020) Transport and

Degradation of Hydrocarbons in a Simulated Crude Oil Contaminated Vadose Zone Due to Nutrient Percolation. Singapore Journal of Scientific Research ISSN 2010-006x DOI: 10.3923/sjsres.2020

Chinonyerem B. O., Igwe, E. A. & Ekwulo, E. O. (2020) Experimental Assessment of

Durability of Asphalt Pavement Surfacing Modified with Fly Ash under Moisture submergence, International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System, Volume 6, Issue 2, pp. 1 – 9. ISSN: 2456-2343

Miefama, O., Igwe, E. A. & Ekwulo, E. O. (2020) Correlation Models of Asphalt Institute

and Witczak 1-40D Dynamic Moduli for Periwinkle and Snail Shell Ash Modified HMA, International Journal of Science and Engineering Research, Volume 11, Issue 10, pp. 651 – 660. ISSN: 2229-5518

Otto, C. G. Igwe, E. A. & Ekwulo, E. O. (2020) Fatigue Performance of Asphalt Pavement

Wearing Course in Submerged Condition Modified with Shredded Tyre Chips, International Journal of Research in Science and Engineering, Volume 11, Issue 11, pp.167 – 172.

ISSN: 2229-5518

****Amadi-Oparaeli, K. I.,****Miefama, O. and Igwe, E. A (2020)Contributions of Periwinkle

Shell Ash on Stability and Elastic Properties of Modified Asphalt Concrete for High Trafficked Road, International Journal of Constructive Research in Civil Engineering, Volume 6, Issue 2, pp. 1-10.: ISSN No. 2454-8693

Irehie, C., Imaah, N. and Youdeowei, P.O. (2020). Best Practice Building Integration Methods along

Slopes (15% To 65% Gradient) N Okigwe Zone, Southeastern Nigeria. Journal of Architecture and Contruction, 3(3), pp. 1-16.

Conferences and Learned Society Activities

Professional Achievement

Departmental staff members have made meaningful contributions to national and international professional bodies and engineering industries. This is evidenced by the high level of professional recognition in terms of fellowships and awards. Two Civil Engineering staff have served as Port Harcourt branch chairmen of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NUC ERM inspectors, Chief reporters at NUC assemblies, chairmen of zonal and national professional committees and `members of the national Engineering Council. The department provides consultancy services on Quality Control and Material Testing as well as structural design, failure analysis and investigation.

PROF. T.K.S. ABAM

• 44thAnnual International Conference of the Nigeria Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Abuja (2007).

• Workshop/Training Course on Tsunami Hazard Assessment at the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vienna, Austria. 6th-9th2012 as representative of Nigeria.

• Worldbank Technical Workshop on Enhancing resilience to natural disasters and climate change (Tuesday, February 18 2014).

• International Association for Engineering Geology (IAEG) Africa Regional Congress, Abuja 2018

• 54 International Conference of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, Enugu, 2019

• 2nd International Conference on Flood and Erosion Prevention, Mitigation and Protection, PortHarcourt 2014

• XIII International Assoc. for Engineering Geology and the Env. (IAEG) Congress, San Francisco, USA, September 2018

• 12th IAEG Asian Regional Conference, Jeju Island, South Korea September 2019

• 57th International Conference of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, Ibadan, 2021

ENGR. DR. E. A. IGWE

• 26th COREN Engineering Assembly. Theme:Entrepreneurship and Manufacturing in

   Nigeria: Challenges and Opportunities for a Better Future. Date: 7th – 9th August 2017.
  

• 2017 National Engineering Conference, Nigerian Society of Engineers.

• 28th COREN Engineering Assembly. Theme: Strategic Alliance Amongst Engineering

   Professionals for Enhanced opportunities. Date: 19th – 21st August 2019.
  

2019. 4thNigerian Institution of Highway & Transportation Engineers (NIHTE) – with paper presented. Date:8thOctober 2019.
      

Title of Paper Presented****:**** Durability Assessment of Moisture damage on Flexible

Pavements in the Niger Delta.

2020. Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineering (NICE) Port Harcourt. Date: 10thDecember, 2020.
      

      Paper: Developing a Framework for Alleviating Traffic Congestion to Enhance Mobility in

      Port Harcourt Metropolis.

ENGR. DR. E. O. EKWULO

• Nigerian Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE)

    Paper Presented: Implementation of Mechanistic Approach to Highway Pavement Design
  
    in Nigeria Utilizing the Nigeria Highway Manual.
  

ENGR. T. A. LONGJOHN

• Conference Theme: Strategic Alliance Amongst Engineering Professionals for Enhanced

   opportunities. 28thCOREN ASSEMBLY. Date: 19th – 21st August, 2019
  

UPCOMING EVENTS

Orientation exercise for the 2021/2022 undergraduate

Post-graduate proposal and departmental Seminar

PROSPECTS OF THE UNIT

The department aims to produce researches that solve industry problems and publish in world renowned journals in the future.

The department aims to have state of the art equipment in her laboratories to attract industry professionals and students all over the world.