Dr. Dinwoke Peter Onodagu
Dr. Dinwoke Peter Onodagu is a READER in CIVIL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Engr. Dr. Peter Dinwoke Onodagu. I am a native of Aku in Igbo-Etiti local Government of Enugu State. I am of average height. I am a lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. I am a Senior Lecturer.
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Address: | Civil Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | CIVIL ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Federal University Of Technology, Owerri. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2018) April, 2014 to March, 2018 Ph.D Civil Engineering |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, November, 2002) March, 2000 to October, 2002 M.Eng Civil Engineering |
| 3 | Anambra State University Of Technology, Enugu (ASUTEC). (Bachelor Degree, September, 1985) October, 1980 to July, 1985 B.Eng Civil Engineering |
| 4 | Lourdes' Training College, Iwollo, Ezeagu, Enugu State. (GCE, December, 1979) September, 1975 to July, 1980 GCE, TC II Teacher Training |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2018 to August, 2021 |
| 3 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2018 to October, 2018 |
| 4 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2009 to September, 2018 |
| 5 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2006 to October, 2009 |
| 6 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2005 to October, 2006 |
| 7 | Civil Engineer/Site Agent, J. Quarison International Limited, Enugu. March, 2005 to September, 2005 |
| 8 | Civil Engineer, C & C Construction Company, Abuja. March, 1999 to June, 1999 |
| 9 | Civil Engineer, PETRECO Engineering Sevices, Ilorin. March, 1996 to May, 1997 |
| 10 | Civil Engineer, FAB_MADIS VENTURES, Ilorin, Kwara State. July, 1993 to March, 1995 |
| 11 | Civil Engineer, ADENDA VENTURES, Ilorin, Kwara State April, 1993 to October, 1993 |
| 12 | Civil Engineer, INCO CONSULTANTS (NIG.) LTD, Lagos. June, 1991 to March, 1993 |
| 13 | Civil Engineer, BORMAN Engineering Company, Enugu February, 1990 to April, 1991 |
| 14 | Civil Engineer, Aka George And Partners, Enugu March, 1988 to April, 1989 |
| 15 | NYSC Civil Engineer, Suleja Local Government Area, Niger State December, 1985 to November, 1986 |
| 16 | Industrial Training Engineer, Aka George And Partners, Enugu December, 1983 to July, 1984 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Onodagu P. D., Adinna B. O., Uzodinma F. C.. (2024, February), "Advanced Flexural Analysis of CSSS Plates Using Orthogonal Displacement Equations", NAU Journal of Civil Engineering (NAUJCVE), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 15 - 25 |
| 2 | Obi Okechukwu Kingsley, Aginam Chukwurah H., Onodagu Peter D.. (2023, October), "Comparative Study of Engineering Properties of Fine Aggregates from Omamballa River and River Niger in Anambra State on Strength and Workability of Concrete.", NAU Journal of Civil Engineering (NAUJCVE), Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 59 - 66 |
| 3 | Godwin G., Onodagu P. D., Ezeagu A. C.. (2023, December), "Buckling analysis of thick isotropic rectangular SSFS plates using polynomial displacement functions.", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 285 - 297 |
| 4 | Aginam C. H., Onodagu P. D., Obi O. K.. (2023, December), "Effects of Percentage Composition of Essential Chemicals in Portland Limestone Cement on the Strength and Workability of Concrete", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 368 - 375 |
| 5 | Onodagu Dinwoke P., Ezeagu Akaolisa C., Godwin Gah. (2023, December), "Buckling Analysis of Thick Isotropic Rectangular SSSS Plates Using Ritz Energy Method in Polynomial Displacement Functions", NAU Journal of Civil Engineering (NAUJCVE), Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 14 - 23 |
| 6 | C. A. Chidolue, P. D. Onodagu, L. B. Iloegbu. (2022, March), "Investigation into Statically Non-linear Behavior of Tapered Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Experimental and Atena-Gid Methods.", Quest Journals: Journal of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 35 - 43 |
| 7 | P. D. Onodagu, F. C. Uzodinma and C. H. Aginam. (2022, January), "Effects of Untreated Oil-Palm Fruit Fibre Reforcements on the Strength and Durability Properties of Non-Fired Pressed Mud Blocks.", Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH), Vol. 41, (Issue 1), pp 21-25 |
| 8 | Uzodinma F. C., Onodagu P. D., Omaliko I. K., Aginam H. C.. (2022, October), "Displacement and Stress Analysis of Thick Rectangular Clamped Plates Using Third-Order Energy Functional", Nigerian Journal of Environmental Sciences and Technology (NIJEST), Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 409 - 417 |
| 9 | Franklin C. Uzodinma, Peter D. Onodagu and Henry C. Aginam. (2022, February), "Structural Health Monitoring in Nigeria: Bridging the Gap between Literature and Practical Application.", FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology, (ISSN: 2579-0617 (Online)), Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 100-107 |
| 10 | Ezeokpube Greg C., Okoronkwo George O. and Onodagu Peter D.. (2021, August), "STRENGTH PROPERTIES ANALYSIS OF BIOMIMETRIC NATURAL WIRE WEED FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER COMPOSITE HONEYCOMB PLATES", Journal of Inventive Engineeing and Technology (JIET), Vol. 1, (Issue 5), pp 16 - 28 |
| 11 | Okonkwo V. O. and Onodagu P. D.. (2021, January), "Characterization Of Sandcrete Blocks Mixed With Burnt Tyre Residues (Rubber Ash)", Journal of Architure and Civil Engineering (Quest Journals)., Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 19 - 24 |
| 12 | P. D. Onodagu, B. O. Adinna and V. O. Okonkwo. (2021, March), "Effect Of In-plane Statically Applied Normal Loads On Nonlinear Fundamental Frequency Of Thin Rectangular SCSC Plate.", Saudi Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 1 - 10 |
| 13 | Okonkwo V. O., Onodagu P. D. and Udemba J. N.. (2021, March), "An Investigation on the Effects of Rigid Joints on the Weight and Load Carrying Capacity of Steel Trusses", IOSR Journal of Engineering (IOSR.JEN), Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 33 - 39 |
| 14 | Aginam, C. H, Nwakaire, C. M., Onodagu, P. D., Ezema, N. M.. (2021, October), "Utilization of Quarry Dust as a Partial Replacement of Sand in Concrete Making.", Nigerian Journal of Environmental Sciences and Technology (NIJEST), Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 582 - 591 |
| 15 | Onodagu P. Dinwoke, Aginam C. Henry and Uzodinma C. Franklin. (2021, June), "Flexural Analysis of Thick Isotropic Rectangular Plates using Orthogonal Polynomial Displacement Functions.", European Journal of Engineering and Technology Research (ISSN: 2736-576X), Vol. 6, (Issue 7), pp 144-152 |
| 16 | Uzodinma C. Franklin, Onodagu P. Dinwoke, Aginam C. Henry and Ubani U. Obinna. (2021, August), "General Solution of Thick Plates on Winkler-Pasternak Foundation using Orthogonal Polynomial Displacement Functions.", European Journal of Engineering and Technology., Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 1-14 |
| 17 | B. O. Adinna, P. D. Onodagu and V. C. Umeokpala. (2020, February), "Compressive Strength And Workability Of Concrete Containing Fly Ash As Partial Replacement For Cement Content.", International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 11 - 13 |
| 18 | Chidozie Maduabuchukwu Nwakaire, Chiu Chuen Onn, Soon Poh Yap, Choon Wah Huen and Peter Dinwoke Onodagu. (2020, September), "Urban Heat Island Studies With Emphasis On Urban Pavement: A Review.", Sustainable Cities and Society 63, pp 1 - 20, pdf file exceeds 5MB |
| 19 | P. D. Onodagu, J. Enem, B. O. Adinna and G. C. Ezeokpube. (2019, January), "Dynamic Analysis Of Rectangular Isotropic Plates Using Weak-Form Variational Principle.", International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 13 |
| 20 | M. O. Okoye, C. H. Aginam, P. D. Onodagu and V. O. Okonkwo. (2019, February), "Investigation Of Polynomial Functions By Galerkin Method For Flexure Of Thin Rectangular Isotropic Plate.", Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research., Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 531 - 541 |
| 21 | Okonkwo V. O., Onodagu P. D. and Ubani O. U.. (2019, April), "An Evaluation Of Geopolymer Cement In Construction Work.", American Journal of Engineering Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 58 - 66 |
| 22 | J. C. Ezeh, P. D. Onodagu, M. O. Ibearugbulem and L. O. Ettu. (2019, August), "Application Of Weak-Form Variational Method In Nonlinear Free Vibration Analysis Of Highly Clamped Rectangular Plates.", Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 4, (Issue 8), pp 310 - 319 |
| 23 | M. O. Okoye, C. H. Aginam, V. O. Okonkwo and P. D. Onodagu. (2019, June), "Effects Of Number Of Terms On Solution Of Simply Supported Thin Isotropic Rectangular Plate", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (JEAS), Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 46 - 55 |
| 24 | P. D. Onodagu, V. O. Okonkwo and C. H. Aginam. (2019, December), "Nonlinear Free Vibration Analysis Of Levy Plates Using Weak-Forn Variational Principle In Polynomial Displacement Functions.", Mathematical Models in Engineering, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 158 - 174 |
| 25 | B. O. Adinna, I. E. Umeonyiagu and P. D. Onodagu. (2018, December), "Water Sealing Effect Of Rice Husk Ash In Concrete", International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 12), pp 243 - 245 |
| 26 | C. H. Aginam, V. O. Okonkwo, P. D. Onodagu and M. O. Okoye. (2018, March), "Flexural Analysis Of Clampled Thin Rectangular Isotropic Plates Using Galerkin Variational Method.", Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology, pp 697 - 704 |
| 27 | Ezeh J. C., Ibearugbulem O. M., Ettu L. O. and Onodagu P. D.. (2017, May), "Efficancy Of Orthogonal Polynomial Displacement Functions In Dynamic Analysis Of Rectangular Plates.", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Vol. 11, (Issue 1) |
| 28 | Aginam C. H., Onodagu P. D. and Nwakaire Chidozie. (2013, July), "Breadfruiot Stem Ash As A Partial Replacement Of Cement In Sancrete Block Making.", International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA), Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 60 - 65 |
| 29 | Adinna B. O., Aginam C. H., Chijioke C. and Onodagu P. D.. (2013, August), "An Appraisal Of The Current Method Of Retaining Wall Analysis - A Case Study Of Cantilever Retaining Walls.", Education and Science Journal for Policy Review and Curriculum Development., Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 67 - 72 |
| 30 | Okonkwo V. O., Onyeyili I. O., Aginam C. H. and Onodagu P. D.. (2012, April), "Analysis Of Deformation Of Single Storey Frames Subjected To Different Loading Forces", Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering and Sciences., Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 421 - 433, pdf file exceeds 5MB |
| 31 | Onodagu P. D., Ezenwamma A. A. and Nwajuaku A. I. (2012, March), "Self-Excited Response Of Multi_bay R. C. Frames With Stiffened Joints.", Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences (JETEAS), Scholarlink Research Institute Journal Publication, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 227 - 234 |
| 32 | Okonkwo V. O., Aginam C. H. and Onodagu P. D.. (2012, October), "Contribution Of Shear Deformation In The Analysis Of Rigidly Fixed Portal Frames.", Asian Research Publishing Network (ARPN), Vol. 7, (Issue 10), pp 1246 - 1257 |
| 33 | Aginam C. H., Okonkwo V. O. and Onodagu P. D.. (2010, September), "Application Of Finite Series In The Analysis Of Internal Support Moments Of Continuous Uniformly Loaded Beams Of Equal Spans.", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Centre for Research and Innovations, Minna, Niger State, Vol. 2, pp 124 - 139, pdf file exceeds 5MB |
| 34 | Onodagu P. D., Chidolue C. A and Onyeyili I. O.. (2009, June), "Free Vibrations Of Multi-storey, Multi-bay Reinforced Concrete Frames With Strong Column -Weak Beam Model.", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 85 - 90 |
| 35 | Onodagu P. D., Chidolue C. A. and Aginam C. H.. (2008, July), "Investigation Into The Dynamic Slenderness Of Reinforced Concrete Multi-Cell Box Culverts For Traffic Uses", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 88 - 94 |
| 36 | Chidolue C. A., Aginam C. H. and Onodagu P. D.. (2008, July), "The Effects Of Steel Yield Strength On The Structural Stanchions", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 95 - 101 |
| 37 | C. A. Chidolue, B. A. Chidolue and Peter Onodagu. (2007, June), "In-Situ Assessment Of Concrete", International Research Journal in Engineering, Science & Technology, GLOSCO Technological Services, Owerri, Nigeria, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 1 - 10, pdf file exceeds 5MB |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Okonkwo V. O. and Onodagu P. D.. (2020, September), "Model Properties Of Sandcrete Blocks Mixed With Burnt Tyre Residues", 74th RILEM ANNUAL WEEK & 40th CEMENT AND CONCRETE SCIENCE CONFERENCE, University of Sheffield, UK. |
| 2 | Onodagu P. D., Aginam C. H., Okonkwo V. O. and Adinna B. O.. (2018, August), "Geometrically Dynamic Analysis Of Isotropic Thin Rectangular Simply Supported Plate Using Equivalent Orthogonal Beam Polynomial Shape Functions In Galerkin's Functional: The Nonlinear Fundamental Frequency", Proceedings of Faculty of Engineering International Conference, FEIC 2018, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Flexural Analysis of Thin Rectangular Plates Using Galerkin Method" (2021). Completed Masters project by Okoye Mmaduakonam Obiora (Reg. No. 2009226002P) |
| 2 | "Flexural Analysis of Thick Rectangular Plates Using Energy Methods" (2023). Completed Masters project by Uzodinma Franklin Chukwueloka (Reg. No. 2019226007FB) |
| 3 | "Strength and Workability Characteristics of Concrete made with Portland Limestone Cement and Fine Aggregates of Different Sources" (2024). Completed Masters project by Obi Okechukwu Kingsley (2020226002F) |
| 4 | "Buckling Analysis of Elastic Thick Isotropic Rectangular Plates Using Energy Method" (2021). Ongoing Masters project by Godwin Gah (Reg. No. 2019226003F) |
| 5 | "Comparative Compressive Strength of Concrete Produced Using Local Stones from Umunya, Ogbunike, Nkpor and Nsugbe Gravel Deposits in Anambra State with Granite Aggregate Concrete" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Onwasigwe Gospel Sopuluchukwu (2020226007F) |
| 6 | "Impact of Web Thickness on the Compressive Strength of Sandcrete Blocks" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Onipede Adeoye Olanrewaju (2021226001PA) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Optimization of Mechanical Properties of Concrete Made with Bambara nut Shell Ash and Quarry Dust using Artificial Neural Network" (December, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, "Faculty of Engineering Committee on Business Venture and Industrial Relations." (January, 2024) |
| 2 | A member of Works Committee, "Faculty of Engineering, UNIZIK, Awka" (May, 2021) |
| 3 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering Works Committe" (June, 2021 to May, 2022) |
| 4 | A member of Departmental Appraisal Committee, "Department of Civil Engineering, UNIZIK, Awka" (July, 2019 to July, 2019) |
| 5 | Departmental Self - Study Form Updating Officer, "Department of Civil Engineering, UNIZIK, Awka" (May, 2018) |
| 6 | A member of Departmental Appraisal Committee, "Department of Civil Engineering, UNIZIK, Awka" (August, 2018 to August, 2018) |
| 7 | Treasurer, "Amabokwu General Assembly, AKu, (Amabokwu Community Apex Ruling Body, Aku)" (May, 2016) |
| 8 | Chairman, "Amabokwu Welfare Union, Enugu Branch (A Cultural Organisation for Amabokwu Community in Enugu)" (April, 2015) |
| 9 | President, "Diewa Research Foundation, Aku, Publisher of "The Aku Profile"" (April, 2014 to September, 2020) |
| 10 | A member of Direct Teaching and Laboratory Course (DTLC), "Department of Civil Engineering, UNIZIK, Awka" (March, 2010 to September, 2014) |
| 11 | Departmental Examination Officer, "Department of Civil Engineering, UNIZIK, Awka" (June, 2009 to September, 2014) |
| 12 | Financial Secretary, "Amabokwu Welfare Union, Enugu Branch (A Cultural Organisation for Amabokwu Community in Enugu)" (April, 2009 to April, 2015) |
| 13 | Financial Secretary, "Diewa Research Foundation, Aku, Publisher of "The Aku Profile"" (March, 2008 to April, 2014) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)" - R 14555 (member since 2007), https://portal.coren.gov.ng |