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Read  full  paper  at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=53454#.VMWzFCzQrzE Author(s)    Oladipupo S. Olafusi , Adekunle P. Adewuyi , Abiodun I. Otunla , Adewale O. Babalola Affiliation(s) Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria . ABSTRACT This paper compared the rheological properties and compressive strengths of self-compacting concrete (SCC) and conventional cement concrete. The flowability and segregation resistance of freshly mixed concrete specimens were examined by the V-funnel apparatus, while the characteristics of passing ability were investigated with the L-box apparatus. Cylindrical concrete specimens of 100 mm diameter × 200 mm length were investigated for compressive strength. The rheological properties of SCC are incomparable with those of the conventional concrete due to their diverse testing methods and characteristics of ...

Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=50342#.VDdHHFfHRK0 Author(s)    Noah Sitati 1* , Kenana Lekishon 2 , Samuel Bakari 3 , Fiesta Warinwa 1 , Stephen Ndambuki Mwiu 2 , Nathan Gichohi 1 , Elphas Bitok 2 , Machoke Mwita 3 , Hamza K. Ija 3 , Joseph Mukeka 2 Affiliation(s) 1 African Wildlife Foundation, Namanga, Kenya . 2 Kenya Wildlife Service, Nairobi, Kenya . 3 Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute, Arusha, Tanzania . ABSTRACT The conservation of migratory wildlife species in the savannah habitat can be a challenge because of frequent and prolonged drought and their requirements for a large area. We investigated the performance of the wildebeest ( Connochaetes taurinus ) population in t...