Measurement of the Level of Knowledge of the Sands Used in Constructions in Togo
Measurement of the Level of Knowledge of the Sands Used in Constructions in Togo作者机构:Laboratory of Structures and Mechanics of Materials (LaS2M) Polytechnic School of Lom (EPL) University of Lom Lom Togo Research Innovation and Development Structure (SRID) FORMATEC Institute Lom Togo
出 版 物:《Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering》 (矿物质和材料特性和工程(英文))
年 卷 期:2024年第12卷第4期
页 面:225-235页
学科分类:0202[经济学-应用经济学] 02[经济学] 020205[经济学-产业经济学]
主 题:Sands Togo Reasons for Use Construction
摘 要:Faced with the proliferation of quarries extracting silty sand and river sand used in the building and public works sector in Togo, recognition of the granular properties of these materials remains a major challenge for builders. This study aims to take stock of the use of sand in construction in Togo. One hundred and eighteen (118) sand quarries in operation, including thirty-eight (38) silty sand quarries and eighty (80) river sand quarries, were identified following surveys carried out among stakeholders involved in the chain of construction on 40% of the national territory. It appears from these surveys that river sands (59.43% to 84.68%) are prioritized over silty sands (15.32% to 40.57%). Three (3) main reasons are behind the choice of sand type;namely, proximity (28%), cleanliness (25%), good appearance (25%). These three (03) reasons partly explain the strong dependence of users on the sands located in their vicinity as well as the related expenses. Thus, making data available on the characteristics of sand, the materials most used in construction in Togo, would contribute to improving the housing conditions of the Togolese population. .