Prof. Okechukwu Malachy Charles Nwaiwu
Prof. Okechukwu Malachy Charles Nwaiwu is a PROFESSOR in CIVIL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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I am Professor Charles Malachy Okechukwu Nwaiwu
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Address: | Civil Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | CIVIL ENGINEERING |
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Academic Qualifications
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| 1 | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2004) November, 1998 to June, 2004 PhD Civil Engineering |
Creative Output
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| 1 | 52. Okonkwo, V. O., Aginam, C. H. and Nwaiwu, C. M. O.. (2020, ), "Dynamic Analysis Of Encastre Beams By Modification Of The System’s Stiffness Distribution", European Journal of Engineering and Technology Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 11), pp 1334-1342 |
| 2 | 51. Nwaiwu, C. M. O., Chidera, I. S. and Uzodinma, F. (2020, ), "Suitability Assessment Of Selected Lateritic Soils For Highway Construction In Anambra State, Nigeria", FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 208-212 |
| 3 | Nwaiwu, C. M. O., Onah, D. I. and Mezie, E. O.. (2020, ), "Effect Of Low-density Poluethylene (LDPE) Strips On Some Engineering Properties Of Cement-stabilized Lateritic Soils", Covenant Journal of Engineering Technology, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 82-100 |
| 4 | Nwaiwu, C. M.O., Anjorin, J. R. and Mezie, E. O. (2020, ), "Evaluation Of The Compaction Characeristics Of Some Selected Lateritic Soils", Indian Journal of Engineering, Vol. 17, (Issue 47), pp 296-309 |
| 5 | 48. Nwaiwu, C. M. O., Anjorin, J. R., and Mezie, E. O.. (2020, ), "An Alternative Method For The Estimation Of Coefficient Of Vertical Consolidation Of Coarse-grained Lateritic Soils", Nigerian Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences,, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 273-285 |
| 6 | Nwaiwu, C. M. O., Ojuah, S. C. and Uzodinma, F. C.. (2020, ), "Effect Of Granular Materials Inclusion On Shrinkage Behaviour Of Compacted Lateritic Soils", Nigerian Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 42-55 |
| 7 | Ubani, O. U., Nwaiwu, C. M. O. , Obiora, J. I. and Mezie, E. O.. (2020, ), "Effect Of Soil Compressibility On The Structural Response Of Box Culverts Using Finite Element Approach", Nigerian Journal of Technology, Vol. 39, (Issue 1), pp 42-51 |
| 8 | 45. Adinna, B. O., Nwaiwu, C. M. O. and Igwagu, C. J.. (2019, ), "Effect Of Rice Husk Ash Admixture On The Strength And Workability Of Concrete", Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH), Vol. 38, (Issue 1), pp 48-51 |
| 9 | Chijioke, C., Nwaiwu, C. M. O., Aginam, C. H., and Adinna, B. O. (2018). (2018, ), "Predicting The 28-day Compressive Strength Of Concrete Made With Abakaliki Quarry Dust As Fine Aggregate Using Ibearugbulem’s Regression Model", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences |
| 10 | Chijioke, C. Nwaiwu, C. M. O., and Anyadiegwu, P. C.. (2018, ), "Comparing The Flexural Strength Of Concrete Made With River Sand With That Made With Quarry Dust As Fine Aggregate", International Journal of Research – Granthaalayah, Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 453-460 |
| 11 | Okonkwo, V. O., Aginam, C. H. and Nwaiwu, C. M. O.. (2018, ), "Dynamic Analysis Of A Bar With End Restraint Under Longitudinal Vibration", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 12, pp 117-131 |
| 12 | Adinna, B. O. Aginam, C. H. and Nwaiwu, C. M. O.. (2017, ), "Impact Of Variability In The Mechanical Property Of Local Aggregates On Concrete Strength", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences |
| 13 | Adinna, B.O., Aginam, C.H. and Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (2017, ), "Optimization Of The Compressive Strength Of Concrete Made With Sedimentary Rock Aggregates Of 12 Mm Maximum Size From Neyi-Aguleri Gravel Quarry", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences |
| 14 | Nwakire, C.M., Nwaiwu, C.M.O. and Aginam, C.H.. (2015, ), "Equivalent Blows Approach To The Calibration Of A Minicompactor For Laboratory Use", Journal of Civil and Environmental Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 8), pp 63-74 |
| 15 | Yohanna, P., Nwaiwu C.M.O. and Oluremi J.R.. (2015, ), "Effect Of Sample Reuse On The Compaction Characteristics Of Concretionary Lateritic Soil As Subgrade Material", International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 513-523 |
| 16 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O., Mshelia, S.H. and Durkwa, J.K.. (2012, ), "Compactive Effort Influence On Properties Of Quarry Dust-black Cotton Soil Mixtures", International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 91-101 |
| 17 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O. Sunu, J.B. and Nura, H.. (2010, ), "Compaction Characteristics Of Concretionary Lateritic Soils", Nigerian Journal of Engineering, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 16-36 |
| 18 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O., Afolayan, J.O. and Osinubi, K.J.. (2009, ), "Reliability Estimates Of Field Hydraulic Conductivity Of Compacted Lateritic Soils", Continental Journal of Engineering Sciences, Vol. 4, pp 36-47 |
| 19 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (2009, ), "Rate-dependent Undrained Shear Behaviour Of Compacted Lateritic Soil", Continental Journal of Engineering Sciences, Vol. 4, pp 32-35 |
| 20 | Osinubi, K.J., Nwaiwu, C.M.O. and Tcheko, P.. (2009, ), "Volumetric Shrinkage Of Compacted Lateritic Soil Samples With Varying Fines Content", Nigerian Journal of Engineering, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 69-79 |
| 21 | Osinubi, K.J., Nwaiwu, C.M.O. and Luka, D.. (2009, ), "Effect Of Hydration Period On The Volumetric Shrinkage Of Compacted Lateritic Soils", Nigerian Journal of Engineering, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 35-47 |
| 22 | Osinubi, K.J. and Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (2009, ), "Evaluation Of Strength Gain In Lateritic Soil-lime Mixtures", Nigerian Journal of Engineering, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 26-34 |
| 23 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (2009, ), "Statistical Distributions Of Hydraulic Conductivity From Reliability Analysis Data", Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Vol. 27, pp 169-179 |
| 24 | Osinubi, K.J. and Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (2008, ), "Desiccation-induced Shrinkage In Compacted Lateritic Soils", Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Vol. 26, pp 603-611 |
| 25 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O. and Kirawa, M.L.. (2007, ), "Properties Of Cement-treated Sandy Soils Appropriate For Use In Earth Dam Construction", Journal of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (JAET), Vol. 15, pp 88-103 |
| 26 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O. and Osinubi, K.J.. (2007, ), "Abattoir Waste Containment Using Compacted Lateritic Soils As Hydraulic Barriers", Journal of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (JAET), Vol. 15, pp 73-87 |
| 27 | Osinubi, K.J. and Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (2006, ), "Compaction Delay Effects On The Properties Of Lime-treated Soil", Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 250-258 |
| 28 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O. and Nwaiwu, N.E.. (2006, ), "Reduction Of Public Health Risks Through Engineered Waste Containment", International Journal of Gender and Health Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 127-146 |
| 29 | Osinubi, K.J., Nwaiwu, C.M.O. and Suleiman, S.. (2006, December), "Statistical Evaluation Of The Strength Of Concrete With Laterite As Fine Aggregate", Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 16-28 |
| 30 | Osinubi, K.J., Nwaiwu, C.M.O. and Suleiman, S.. (2006, ), "Effects Of Steel-fibre On The Strength Of Laterized Concrete", Nigerian Journal of Engineering, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 17-28 |
| 31 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (2006, ), "Stress-strain Modulus Of A Laterite From Undrained Triaxial Tests", Nigerian Journal of Engineering, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 81-91 |
| 32 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (2006, ), "Limitations To The Use Of Index Properties In Geotechnical Engineering", Nigerian Journal of Engineering, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 33 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O., Alkali, I.B.K. and Ahmed, U.A.. (2006, ), "Properties Of Ironstone Lateritic Gravels In Relation To Gravel Road Pavement Construction", Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Vol. 24, (Issue 2), pp 283-293 |
| 34 | Osinubi, K.J. and Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (2006, ), "Design Of Compacted Lateritic Soil Liners And Covers", Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, Vol. 132, (Issue 2), pp 203-213 |
| 35 | Nwaiwu, C. M. O. and Nuhu, I.. (2006, ), "Evaluation And Prediction Of The Swelling Characteristics Of Nigerian Black Clays", Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Vol. 24, pp 45-56 |
| 36 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O. and Ahmed, U.A.. (2005, ), "Drying And Compaction Effects On Some Properties Of “ironstone” Lateritic Soils", Nigerian Journal of Engineering, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 84-91 |
| 37 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (2005, ), "Permeability Coefficients For Compound, Stratified Unsaturated Soil Systems", Nigerian Journal of Engineering, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 60-68 |
| 38 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O., Afolayan, J.O. and Osinubi, K.J.. (2005, ), "Predicting Hydraulic Conductivity Of Compacted Lateritic Soils: A Reliability Approach", Electronic Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 10 |
| 39 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O., Osinubi, K.J. and Afolayan, J.O.. (2005, ), "Statistical Evaluation Of The Hydraulic Conductivity Of Compacted Lateritic Soil", Geotechnical Testing Journal, ASTM, Vol. 28, (Issue 6), pp 586-595 |
| 40 | Afolayan, J.O., Nwaiwu, C.M.O. and Osinubi, K.J.. (2005, ), "Comparative Reliability Evaluation Of Lateritic Soils As Hydraulic Barriers.", Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Vol. 23, (Issue 5), pp 561-581 |
| 41 | Afolayan, J.O. and Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (2005, ), "Reliability-based Assessment Of Compacted Lateritic Soil Liners", Computers and Geotechnics, Vol. 32, pp 505-519 |
| 42 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (2004, ), "Geotechnical Properties Of A Sedimentary Laterite Soil From Southwestern Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Research and Production, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 46-53 |
| 43 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O. and Modibbo, I.. (2004, ), "Swelling Characteristics Of Compacted Highly Plastic Clays", Nigerian Journal of Research and Production, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 15-26 |
| 44 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O., Nuhu, I. and Moddibo, I.. (2004, ), "Genetic Influence On Some Properties Of Two Nigerian Black Clays", Borno Journal of Geology, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 90-95 |
| 45 | Osinubi, K. J., Nwaiwu, C. M. O. and Ochepo, J.. (2003, ), "Evaluation Of Compaction Characteristics Of Lateritic Soils Using A Polynomial Function", NSE (Nigerian Society of Engineers) Technical Transactions, Vol. 38, (Issue 1), pp 1-18 |
| 46 | Osinubi, K.J., Nwaiwu, C.M.O. and Ochepo, J.. (2003, ), "Effect Of Fines Content On The Compaction Characteristics Of Lateritic Soils", NSE (Nigerian Society of Engineers) Technical Transactions, Vol. 37, (Issue 4), pp 10-27 |
| 47 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (2002, ), "An Appropriate Microscopic Concept For Understanding The Shear Behaviour Of Laterite Soils", Nigerian Journal of Tropical Engineering, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 35-55 |
| 48 | Yadima, S.G. and Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (2001, ), "Effect Of Delay After Mixing On The Compaction Characteristics Of Cement-stabilized Semi-arid Zone Soils", Annals of Borno, Vol. 17, pp 274-282 |
| 49 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (2000, ), "Biogeochemical Phenomenon In Soils And Their Engineering Significance", Borno Journal of Geology, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 109-121 |
| 50 | Anyata, B.U. and Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (2000, ), "Setting Effluent Standards For Water Pollution Control In Nigeria", Journal of Civil and Environmental Systems Engineering, Vol. -1, (Issue 1), pp 47-66 |
| 51 | Anyata, B.U. and Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (2000, ), "Setting Effluent Standards For Water Pollution Control In Nigeria", Journal of Civil and Environmental Systems Engineering, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 91-108 |
| 52 | Nwaiwu, N.E. and Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (2000, ), "Evaluation And Prediction Of Ambient Air Conditions In An Urban Area", Journal of Health Education and Sports Science, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 10-19 |
| 53 | Agbo, J.U., Alkali, S.C. and Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (1998, ), "Groundwater Recharge Patterns In The Yobe River Fadama: Evidence From Hydrochemistry", Journal of Mining and Geology, Vol. 34, (Issue 1), pp 69-76 |
| 54 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (1994, ), "Effect Of Strain-rate On Undrained Strength Characteristics Of A Compacted Laterite", Ife Journal of Technology, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 9-13 |
| 55 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (1994, ), "Environmental Considerations In The Sustainable Development Of A Sahelian Wetland System", Annals of Borno, Vol. 11, pp 242-252 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O. and Nwakire, C.M.. (2014, May), "Calibration Of A Minicompactor For Laboratory Use", Proceedings of the National Conference on Engineering for Sustainable Development, pp 324-332 |
| 2 | Osinubi, K.J. and Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (2012, June), "Regression Models For Predicting Hydraulic Conductivity Of Compacted Lateritic Clays", XII International Symposium on Environmental Geotechnology, Energy and Global Sustainable Development, pp 447-459 |
| 3 | Adeniji, F.A., Nwaiwu, C.M.O. and Ewusi, E.K.. (2011, October), "Sand-black Clay Mixtures As Impervious Barrier In Earth-core Rockfill Dams: Laboratory Study", Second International Symposium on Rockfill Dams, pp 1-8 |
| 4 | Osinubi, K.J. and Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (2006, June), "Compatibility Of Compacted Lateritic Soils With Municipal Solid Waste Leachate", Proceedings of the 5th International Congress on Environmental Geotechnics, (5th ICEG), pp 608-615 |
| 5 | Osinubi, K.J. and Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (2006, June), "Sodium Diffusion In Compacted Lateritic Soil", Proceedings of the 5th International Congress on Environmental Geotechnics, (5th ICEG), pp 1224-1231 |
| 6 | Osinubi, K.J. and Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (2002, August), "Compacted Lateritic Soils As Hydraulic Barriers In Waste Containment Systems", Proceedings of the 4th International Congress on Environmental Geotechnics, (4th ICEG), pp 225-230 |
| 7 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. (1995, December), "Effect Of Drying Method On The Properties Of Black Clays.", Proceedings of the 11th African Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Vol. 1, pp 243-253 |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O. and Osinubi, K.J.. "Discussion of “Strain-rate effect on soil secant shear modulus at small cyclic strains'' by Leo Matesic and Mladen Vucetic", (Others, 2015 February) |
| 2 | Osinubi, K.J. and Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. "Discussion of “Interactions between three tropical soils and municipal solid waste landfill leachate” by E. M. Frempong and E. K. Yanful", (Others, 2010 June) |
| 3 | Osinubi, K.J. and Nwaiwu, C.M.O. "Discussion of “Impact of soil type and compaction conditions on soil water characteristic” by C.J. Miller, N. Yesiller, K. Yaldo, and S. Merayyan", (Others, 2003 December) |
| 4 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O. and Osinubi, K.J.. "Discussion of “Behaviour of compacted soil-fly ash-carbide lime mixtures” by Nilo Cesar Consoli, Pedro Domingos Marques Prietto, Joao Antonio Harb Carraro, and Karla Salvagni Heineck", (Others, 2002 December) |
| 5 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O. and Osinubi, K.J.. "Discussion of “Effect of desiccation on compacted natural clays” by Brian A. Albrecht and Craig H. Benson", (Others, 2002 April) |
| 6 | Nwaiwu, C.M.O.. "Arid Zone Hydrology and Water Resources: Book Review", (Others, 1993 October) |