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Effects of Water Quality on the Workability and Compressive Strength of Concrete in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria

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  • Musa Akila Mangey

    (Department of Building Technology, Taraba State Polytechnic, Suntai, Nigeria)

  • K.H Bulama (PhD)

    (Department of Technology Education, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria)

  • D. Gana (PhD)

    (Department of Technical Education, College of Education, Hong, Adamawa State, Nigeria.)

  • T. Tafida (PhD)

    (Department of Building Technology, Taraba State Polytechnic, Suntai, Nigeria)

  • Zachariah Zira

    (Department of Building Technology, Taraba State Polytechnic, Suntai, Nigeria)

Abstract

This study provides source-specific screening evidence on effects of non-potable mixing water in local practice in Karim-Lamido LGA, Taraba State. Water samples from three sources per alternative (well, borehole, stream, n=9) collected 28/03/2026 and analysed 30/03/2026 at TAWSC Central Lab (Refs 400&401) showed Stream Acceptable (TSS 1.142-1.311 mg/L, TDS 218-432 mg/L, sulphate 12-80 mg/L, EC 266 522 µS/cm, pH 6.78-7.56) while Borehole Not acceptable (sulphate 120-155 mg/L >100, EC 1480-1494 µS/cm >1000, TDS 1194-1207 mg/L >500, pH 6.30) and Well Not acceptable (pH 6.00-6.32 Borehole 3.40 > Stream 3.60 > Well 2.36 N/mm². Visual clarity did not predict chemical compliance or strength. Primary inference is a factorial water source effect; chemical correlations are hypothesis-generating only (n=9). Recommendation is procedural: do not approve water by generic category or visual inspection; conduct source-specific trial mix versus potable control per ASTM C1602/BS EN 1008 requiring strength ratio ≥0.90 before use

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  • Musa Akila Mangey & K.H Bulama (PhD) & D. Gana (PhD) & T. Tafida (PhD) & Zachariah Zira, 2026. "Effects of Water Quality on the Workability and Compressive Strength of Concrete in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria," International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science, RSIS International, vol. 15(9), pages 2935-2950, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:ijltem:v:15:y:2026:i:9:a:498
    DOI: 10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2026.150900147
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