Publications

A list of some publications by staff of the department in journals and at international conferences are as follows:

Adams, C. A, Tuffour, Y. A. and Kwofie, S. (2016). Effects of Soil Properties and Geogrid Placement on CBR Enhancement of Lateritic Soil for Road Pavement Layers (2016). American Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 4(2): 62-66.

Tutu, K. A. and Tuffour, Y. A. (2016). Warm-Mix Asphalt and Pavement Sustainability: A Review. Open Journal of Civil Engineering, 6(2): 84-93.

Tuffour, Y. A., Banini, S. Y, Adams, C. A. (2016). Investigation of Afrm a Shales for raod construction. American Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 4(3): 80-83.

Tuffour, Y. A., Agyepong, N. K. and Obeng, D. A. (2016). Premature Failure of Apedwa-Bunsu Junction Section of N6 in Ghana: Some Notes for Consideration. American Journal of Civil Engineering, 4(3): 98-105.

Adom-Asamoah, M., Tuffour, Y. A., Afrifa, R. O. and Kankam. C. K. (2014). Strength Characteristics of Hand-Quarried Partially-Weathered Quartzite Aggregates in Concrete, American Journal of Civil Engineering, 2(5):134-142.

Tuffour, Y. A, Tutu, K. A. and Obiri-Yeboah, A. A. (2014). “Hot-Mix Asphalt Pavement Construction Practices in Ghana and their Impact on Pavement Quality.” Int. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 3(4):109-116.

Obiri-Yeboah, A. A., Tuffour, Y. A. and Salifu, M. (2014). “Passenger Car Equivalents for Vehicles at Signalized Intersections within the Kumasi Metropolis in Ghana.” IOSR Journal of Engineering, 4(4): 24-29.

Tuffour, Y. A. and Adom-Asamoah, M. (2014). “Estimation of pre-compression parameters in the acceleration of consolidation settlement.” American Journal of Civil Engineering, 2(3):68-73.

Tuffour, Y. A., Obiri-Yeboah, A. A., Salifu. M. and Acquah, P. C. (2014). “Adjusting for the effect of bus blockage on saturation flows.” International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 3(6):749-753.

Tuffour, Y. A. and Braimah, A. (2014). “Suitability of Natural Gravels in Ghana for Otta Seal Construction.” IOSR Journal of Engineering, 4(7):46-53.

Tuffour, Y. A. and Appiagyei, D. K. N. (2014). “Motorcycle taxis in public transportation services within the Accra Metropolis.” American Journal of Civil Engineering, 2(4):117-122.

Benony K. Kortatsi, Collins K. Tay, Geophrey Anornu, Ebenezer Hayford, Grace A. Dartey (2008). Hydrogeochemical evaluation of groundwater in the lower Offin basin, Ghana 53 (8), Environmental Geology (2008) 53:1651-1662.

Boakye E., Odai S. N., Adjei, K. A. and Annor. F. O. (2008) Landsat Images for Assessment of the Impact of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on the Barekese Catchment in Ghana. European Journal of Scientific Research 21(4), 617 626.

Buamah, R. Petrusevski, B. and Schippers, J.C. (2008) Adsorptive removal of manganese (II) from the aqueous phase using iron oxide coated sand. Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology AQUA 57.1:1 12

Buamah, R. Petrusevski, B. and Schippers, J.C. (2008) Presence of arsenic, iron and manganese in groundwater within the gold-belt zone of Ghana. Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology AQUA 57.7: 519 - 529

Mensah, E., Allen H. E., Shoji, R. Odai, S. N., Kyei-Baffour N., Ofori, E., and Mezler, D. (2008). Cadmium and Lead Concentrations Effects on Yields of Some Vegetables due to Uptake from Irrigation Water in Ghana. International Journal of Agricultural Engineering 3(4): 243 251.

Mensah, E., Bonsu, M., Kyei-Baffour N., Ofori, E., Odai, S. N. (2008). Influence of Cadmium (Cd) and Lead (Pb) Concentrations of Irrigation Water on Dry Matter Yield of Vegetables. International Journal of Food Engineering, 4(2):

Mensah, E., Odai, S. N., Kyei-Baffour N., and Ofori, E.(2008). Influence of Transpiration on Cadmium and Lead Uptake by Cabbage, Carrots and Lettuce from Irrigation Water in Ghana. Asian Journal of Agricultural Engineering 2(2): 56 60.

Nyarko, K. B., Oduro-Kwarteng, S and Attakora, S.(2008). "Performance of community managed small towns' water supply in Upper West of Ghana" Water and Development, On-line Development 2008, 1 (1), 1 7.

Odai, S. N., Mensah, E., Sipitey, D., Shoji. R., Awuah,E. (2008.), Heavy Metals Uptake by Vegetables Cultivated on Urban Waste Dumpsites: Case Study of Kumasi, Ghana. Research Journal of Environment and Toxicology 2(2): 92 99.

Benony K. Kortatsi, J. Asigbe, C. Tay, Grace A. Dartey, G.K. Anornu and E. Hayford Reconnaissance Survey of Arsenic Concentration in Groundwater in South eastern Ghana West African Journal of Applied Ecology, Vol 13, 2008, p 21-36.

Benony K. Kortatsi, Collins K. Tay, Geophrey Anornu, Ebenezer Hayford, Grace A. Dartey
Hydrogeochemical evaluation of groundwater in the lower Offin basin, Ghana. Environmental Geology 53 (8), 2008,p.1651

Adams, C., A., and Obiri-Yeboah, A., (2008). Saturation flows and passenger car equivalent values at signalized urban intersections in Kumasi, Ghana. International conference on the best practices to relieve congestion on mixed traffic urban streets in developing countries. Madras, Chennai, India, 12-14th September,2008.

Adams, C., A., Obiri-Yeboah, A., and Amoo-Gottfried (2008). Evaluation of the Adum central business district (CBD) paid parking scheme in Kumasi, Ghana. International conference on the best practices to relieve congestion on mixed traffic urban streets in developing countries. Madras, Chennai, India, 12-14th September, 2008.

Ampadu, S.I.K., 2008, "The Relevance of Geo-Engineering in Civil Engineering Education and Practice in Ghana", First International Conference on Education and Training in Geo-Engineering Sciences, Constantza, Romania June 2-4 2008.

Ampadu, S.I.K. and Gawu S.K.Y, 2008, Education and Training in Geo-Engineering Sciencesin Ghana", First International Conference on Education and Training in Geo-Engineering Sciences, Constantza, Romania June 2-4 2008

Annor, F. (2008). Monitoring of small reservoirs storage using Envisat ASAR, SPOT and ALOS in the Upper East region of Ghana, European Geosciences Union Conference in Vienna, Austria, April 2008

Anyemedu, F.O.K. 2008 Irrigation practices and Water Conservation Opportunities in Migina Marshland. 5th Annual International Research Conference, National University of Rwanda 21-23 October

Anyemedu, F.O.K. 2008, Performance Evaluation of Water Distribution Systems in Rugeramigozi Irrigation Scheme, Rwanda5th Annual International Research Conference, National University of Rwanda 21-23 October

Anyemedu, F.O.K. 2008, Assessment of Water Quality of Springs in the Environs of Butase City5th Annual International Research Conference, National University of Rwanda 21-23 October

Buamah R. Petrusevski, B. and Schippers, J.C. (2008) Oxidation of adsorbed ferrous and manganese ions: kinetics and Influence of conditions. In: Proceedings of the University Council of Water Resources / National Institutes for Water Resources Annual Conference on International Water Resources: Challenges for the 21st Century. Durham, North Carolina; USA July 22 24, 2008

Buamah, R. Petrusevski, B. and Schippers, J.C. (2008) Manganese (II) adsorption characteristics of selected filter media for groundwater treatment: equilibrium and kinetics. In: Proceedings of the Biennial World Water Congress of the International
Water Association (IWA). Vienna - Austria, September 7 12, 2008. (Presented the paper at this peer reviewed conference).

Buamah, R. Petrusevski, B. de Ridder, D. van de Watering and Schippers, J.C. (2008) Manganese removal in groundwater treatment: practice, problems and probable solutions. In: Proceedings of the International Water Association (IWA) 5th Leading
Edge Conference on Water and Waste Technologies. (Nutrient Removal), June 1 - 4, 2008; Zurich Switzerland. (Presented as a poster and a paper)

Johnson P., A., Adom-Asamoah, M., Posher P., and Brunner, M., (2008). Structural
application of wawa: The new pedestrian bridge over river Sisai, Anologa. 75 85. International conference, research on lesser known timber species for bridge construction, ed. Brunner, M., and Zurcher, E., 8-11 September, Accra

Kabo-bah A., Andoh R., Odai S. N., Osei, K. (2008). Affordable Rainwater Harvesting Systems: A Collaborative Research Effort. Eleventh International Conference on Urban Drainage, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. 31 August 5 September, 2008.

Nyarko K. B., Odai S. N., Owusu, P. A. And Quartey, E. K. (2008) Water Supply Coping Strategies in Accra. 33rd WEDC International Conference, Accra Ghana, 7 11 April 2008. 500 508.

Nyarko, K.B. Awuah A. and Ofori D (2008) Self supply schemes and community water supply in Ghana, 33rd WEDEC International Conference, Accra. 7-11 April 2008.

Oduro-Kwarteng, S. and Dijk, M. P. V., (2008). Performance of private companies involved in urban solid waste management: Evidence from three cities in Ghana. 33rd WEDC International conference on water and sanitation, 7th 11th April 2008, Accra.

Ofori-Agyeman, M. C., Kpordze C. S. K. and Anornu, G. K., (2008)."Viability of marginal yield boreholes in selected geological formations in Ghana," Proceedings 33rd WEDC International Conference, Accra, Ghana, April, 2008

Odai S. N., (2008). Preserving the Urban Hydrology of Ghana through Implementing Integrated Water Resources Management. International Conference on Water and Urban Development Paradigms: Towards an Integration of Engineering, Design and Management Approaches. (Editors). Leuven Belgium, 15 17 September, 2008

Petrusevski, B., Buamah, R. and Schippers, J.C. (2008) In: Proceedings of the 1st International Conference G16 Research Frontiers in Chalocogen Cycle Science and Technology, Wageningen, The Netherlands