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This research examined residents' perception on environmental challenges arising from quarry activities in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. Two different locations of quarry sites …
This research examined residents' perception on environmental challenges arising from quarry activities in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. Two different locations of quarry sites …
Cement Plants, Quarries & Environmental Noise Issues: Part 2. Part 2 of this blog article, discusses how to address noise complaints, the challenges and pitfalls of assessing noise emissions from a cement plant, the "big players" in terms of noise emissions at a cement plant, and typical noise control measures employed to address …
FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Techno logy, Volume 2, Issue 2, September 2017 ISSN: 2579-0625 (Online), 2579-0617 (Paper)
The selection of appropriate blasting vibration limits for civil construction projects and quarry operations has a major influence on a project?s overall cost, duration, and environmental impact. In some cases, the application of an overly conservative limit may affect a project?s financial viability to a point where it may not even commence, …
Stoneworks, RCC and JCC Quarries are located along Akure-Owo Road in a locality called Oba-Ile, in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. The study was carried out in-between the months of February to November, 2012 which fell within the dry and rainy seasons.
A working quarry needs methods of transportation and this means that large amount of machinery and heavy traffic will be brought into the area causing an increase in local noise pollution and erosion.
The study assesses the economic profitability of granite aggregates production using Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria as a case study.
The mean noise level (dB) at different sampling points in the locations (table 2) shows that for 0 m and 50 m from the crushing point, Dortmond quarry has the highest noise level …
while 7% fatal injury for noise and 24% of dust were reported at Quarry operations in Akure, Ondo state respectively. Moreso, preventive and corrective maintenance culture were …
The study was done in 2018, 2019 and 2020, during which quarry activities effects was determined on water qualities in Ebonyi State, Southeastern Nigeria. The following locations were selected: 0 – 50 m from quarry locations at Ishiagu, Umuoghara and Ngbo were selected with Non quarry location situated 3 km away from each location as control.
Noise measurement procedures involved repetitive direct measurement and recording from a noise point source to a predetermined distance with the microphone of the noise …
Noise from quarry operations, v. Vibrations from rock blasting, vi. Air pollution/dust generation and ... and Stone Work quarry companies) in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. A ...
Profitability of Granite Quarry Operation in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria 98 Table 3 Cash Flow for the Period of 8 Years for …
Community residents should also be educated on the danger of building house close to quarry sites, while quarry owners should ensure that international standard of safety is strictly adhered to by ...
Hanson | Noise Management Plan Page 3 of 66 Contents 1. Introduction 5 1.1 Scope 5 1.2 Objectives and Outcomes 5 1.3 Roles and Responsibilities 6 1.4 Competence Training and Awareness 7 1.5 Consultation 7 2. Noise Management Context 8 2.1 Introduction 8 2.2 Surrounding Residences and Buffer Land 8 2.3 Site Wind Environment 10 2.4 Historic …
have high risk such as air pollution, noise pollution and health effects. The Study recommended total relocation for the residents that falls buffer zones to reduce health …
1. Introduction. The New urbanism concept advocates an urban form based on the characteristics of diversity, walkable neighbourhoods, marked by a clear centre and edges, predicated on the traditional urban form of older neighbourhoods (Sander Citation 2002).This concept has shifted the discussion on the sustainable city in the developed …
environmental effects associated with quarrying activities emanating from three quarry sites located along Akure-Owo Road, Oba-Ile, in Ondo State, Nigeria. Study Sites Stoneworks, RCC and JCC Quarries are located along Akure-Owo Road in a locality called Oba-Ile, in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. The study was carried out
Conclusion: The results show the existence of noise pollution in Akure, thus the need for noise control in this area. It is recommended that the Nigerian government should put an effort to reduce ...
The current study aims to propose a suitable environmental management plan for stone crushing plants for both possible and potential environmental impacts. Details …
checklist revealed that severe injuries involving dust, noise, vibration account for more than 59% of all severe accident while 7% fatal injury for noise and 24% of dust were reported at Quarry operations in Akure, Ondo state respectively. Moreso, preventive and corrective maintenance culture were always
Part 1 of this blog article discussed the importance of environmental (community) noise, what cement plant operators should know about noise limits applicable to their plant, and considerations with respect to environmental noise during the design of a new or expanded plant. Part 2, below, discusses how to address noise complaints, the …
A significant reduction in plant cover, height and number of leaves for Carissa carandas L. was observed. Azadirachta indica (L.) A.Juss. showed no significant changes in plant cover and height ...
This fact sheet explains the science of sound, and the ways new technologies are helping us mitigate the noise of quarry operations. Please continue to ask questions, raise concerns and share ideas. We are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to ... 9 lowered the crushing plant to the quarry floor 9 organized on-site traffic flow to ...
This research examined residents' perception on environmental challenges arising from quarry activities in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. Two different locations of quarry sites were selected and ...
DOI: 10.25103/JESTR.061.14 Corpus ID: 116748330; Analysis of Traffic Noise along Oyemekun - Oba - Adesida Road Akure Ondo State Nigeria @article{Oyedepo2013AnalysisOT, title={Analysis of Traffic Noise along Oyemekun - Oba - Adesida Road Akure Ondo State Nigeria}, author={Olugbenga Oyedepo and R. I. Ekom …
PDF | On Jun 24, 2022, Osita Okeke and others published Assessment and control of noise and dust pollution in mines and quarries: A review | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ...
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MP11, for example, suggests that by progressively working away from the noise-sensitive locations, the noise exposure will reduce with time. Conversely, it is pointed out that if the excavation proceeds towards the noise-sensitive location, the quarry face itself can act as a noise screen.
Feb 24, 2014 ... The company has five factories in Illorin, the capital of Kwara state, and a granite quarry just outside of the small city. .... steel plant in addition to sourcing some of the construction materials, such as the massive …