Assessment of the Strength Properties of Polystyrene Material used in Building Construction In Mbora District of Abuja, Nigeria

Abstract

This study was designed to assess the strength potentials of polystyrene material used in building construction in Mbora district, Abuja. Two research questions were formulated to guide the study. An experimental research design was employed for the study. The study was carried out in the building technology laboratory, Federal University of Technology, Minna Niger state and the construction site of Citec International estates Mbora District, Abuja. The findings of the study revealed among others that polystyrene material has good strength potentials in building construction. Based on the findings, it was also recommended that there should be a proper orientation on the use of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) material for building construction since it posses the required quality for building material, the government and the people of Nigeria should make use of EPS material in the construction of houses since it is a strong and safe building material.