Understanding The Performance of Expanded Polystyrene (Eps) Towards Sustainable Housing Construction

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dc.contributor.authorDODO, Mansir BADAMASI, A.A. KABIR, F.A.
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-11T12:23:47Z
dc.date.available2024-07-11T12:23:47Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractGoal 11 of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) mandates delivering buildings utilising sustainable materials. An emerging material used to fulfil this goal is Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), a thermo- plastic material whose end-product is a meshed panel that can be moulded into different shapes and sizes used in constructing buildings. Although the use of EPS is relatively new in construction (as against its use in industrial packaging), it is attributed to having commendable sustainable properties. Despite its commendable characteristics, studies on EPS predominantly cover its technical and mechanical aspects (from the views of professional/experts). In a bid to enhance the appreciation of the material, this study seeks to investigate the performance of EPS in Citec Mbdra Mount Pleasant Estate Abuja relative to occupant's satisfaction. A total of 57 occupants were identified from Citec Construction Ltd to being involved in constructing the howses they occupy and thus have some experience on the use of EPS. While data is collected using a survey with the aid of a questionnaire, data is analysed both descriptively and inferentially using IBM SPSS Statistics 23 and M.S. Excel using frequencies, Mean Score and Relative Satisfaction Index (RSI). Results reveal that majority of the respondents are adults over 26 years of age and have lived in the houses fo.r ovpr 3 years. Furthermore, out of the 6 factors studied, while maintainability is the only factor thaf leans towairabccupants being satisfied with the performance of EPS (with a Mean Score of 3.56), hot weather insulationjs also the only factor that leans towards occupants being dissatisfied with the performance of EPS (with a Mean Score of 2.47). The other factors leaned towards occupants being 'unsure'. It was found that the satisfaction of occupants residing in Citec Mbora Estate in terms of the physical performance of EPS (maintainability and aesthetics) is more than the satisfaction in terms of general insulation performance (heat, cold and sound). Future research can look deeper into other factors that cause satisfaction (such as cost, frequency, and culture of maintenance of EPS) of the houses built with EPS in Citec Mbora Mount Pleasant Estate. Also, environmental factors that affect insulation can be covered in future studies However, those who know about EPS confirms its flexibility, quick construction time, and its environmental friendliness all herald a great future for the applications of these advanced building products in the Nigerian construction industry, but EPS is not readily available like other conventional materials which makes its application challenging to professionals of the built environment.
dc.identifier.citationDepartment of Building, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria Nigeria
dc.identifier.urihttps://kubanni.abu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/12979
dc.language.isoen
dc.titleUnderstanding The Performance of Expanded Polystyrene (Eps) Towards Sustainable Housing Construction
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