Perceptions on Barriers to the Use of Burnt Clay Bricks for Housing Construction
Joint Authors
Baiden, Bernard K.
Agyekum, Kofi
Ofori-Kuragu, Joseph K.
Source
Journal of Construction Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-07-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Burnt clay bricks can be readily manufactured in Ghana as all ten regions have significant clay deposits with the Ashanti region having the highest estimated deposit of 37.1 million metric tonnes.
In recent times, burnt clay bricks have been regarded as old fashioned and replaced by other perceived modern walling units within Kumasi, the metropolitan capital of Ashanti Region, despite its availability, unique advantages (aesthetics, low maintenance cost, etc.), and structural and nonstructural properties.
This study involved a questionnaire survey of 85 respondents made up of architects, brick manufacturing firms, and brick house owners or occupants in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana and sought to examine their perceptions on barriers to the use of burnt clay bricks for housing construction.
The findings revealed that the key factors inhibiting the use of burnt clay bricks for housing construction are low material demand, excessive cost implications, inappropriate use in construction, noncompatibility of burnt clay bricks with other materials, unreliable production, and transportation problems.
The findings however provide a platform for stakeholders to address the barriers to enable the extensive use of clay bricks in housing constructions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Baiden, Bernard K.& Agyekum, Kofi& Ofori-Kuragu, Joseph K.. 2014. Perceptions on Barriers to the Use of Burnt Clay Bricks for Housing Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Baiden, Bernard K.…[et al.]. Perceptions on Barriers to the Use of Burnt Clay Bricks for Housing Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476745
American Medical Association (AMA)
Baiden, Bernard K.& Agyekum, Kofi& Ofori-Kuragu, Joseph K.. Perceptions on Barriers to the Use of Burnt Clay Bricks for Housing Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476745
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476745