Faculty of Technical Education: Recent submissions

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Application of an index-based scheme to fish pond culture in Ghana

Dontwi, I.K; Boateng, F.O; Dontwi, J (Published in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH, 2010)

The problem of stocking fish types to fish pond in the Ghanaian setting is highlighted and addressed using a simple but powerful algorithm. A case study of matching fish types of specific quality requirement to a given ...
The comparative instructional effectiveness of print-based and video-based instructional materials for teaching practical skills at a distance

Donkor, F (Published in International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2010)

Print-based instructional materials have been more popular than any other medium for teaching practical skills during the delivery of technical and vocational education and training via distance learning. However, the ...
Effects of log export ban policy and dynamics of global tropical wood markets on the growth of timber industry in Ghana

Amoah, M; Becker, G; Nutto, L (Published in Journal of Forest Economic, 2008)

The effects of log export ban (LEB) policy and dynamics of global tropical timber markets on the growth of Ghanaian timber industry were studied. The purpose was to follow the trend in the growth of timber industry from ...
Assessment of logging efficiency and development of allometric models for predicting stumpage volume of some commercial tree species in Ghana

Amoah, M; Becker, G (Published in International Forestry Review, 2009)

The need to develop instruments to capture the realistic stumpage volume and infl uence loggers to improve on their logging effi ciency has been a topic of interest in recent times. This study assessed the logging effi ...
Pedagogic foundation of art education in Ghana

Duku, F.K (Published in Arts and Design Studies, 2012)

This paper is one of the discourses to holistically evaluate university art education curriculum in Ghana. The faculty of any course is responsible for setting the climate or tone for the dissemination of information. ...
Physico-chemical characteristics and market potential of sawdust charcoal briquette

Mitchual, S.J; Akowuah, J.O; Kemausuor1, F (Published in International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering, 2012)

In the absence of the widespread distribution of modern cooking fuels in developing countries, efforts are being made to utilise biomass residues which abound in most of these countries. This is intended to replace ...
Optimisation techniques for minimising saw teeth deflection and lumber thickness variation

Okai R.; Mitchual S.J.; Frimpong-Mensah K. (2006)

Lumber size control is an essential element in maximising yield and productivity because a small reduction in rough green target size could lead to substantial savings in wood fibre. One of the key components of rough green ...
Application of a novel technique for band sawing using a tip-inserted saw regarding surface profiles

Okai R.; Tanaka C.; Ohtani T.; Iwasaki Y. (2005)

One way of achieving a successful forest management leading to biodiversity conservation is to ensure that wood is processed in an efficient manner. The authors succeeded in developing a new technology for bandsawing using ...
Automatic determination of fiber orientation on OSB surface using line detection method based on small eigenvalue analysis

Hu C.; Tanaka C.; Okai R.; Ohtani T. (2005)

The modulus of rupture (MOR) which is the key to the strength of oriented strand board (OSB) depends on the fiber orientation on OSB surface. In order to improve the quality of OSB products, it is essential to optimize the ...
Influence of mechanical properties and mineral salts in wood species on tool wear of high-speed steels and stellite-tipped tools - Consideration of tool wear of the newly developed tip-inserted band saw

Okai R.; Tanaka C.; Iwasaki Y. (2006)

This paper is the third in a series of work done on a novel technique for bandsawing, which uses a tip-inserted saw, and is gaining increasing popularity in Japan. It builds up on previous reports on the novel technique ...
Technical expertise development in secondary technical schools: Effects of ICT-enhanced 4C/ID learning environments

Sarfo F.K.; Elen J. (2006)

This study assessed the effectiveness of powerful learning environments (PLE), developed in line with the specifications of the 4C/ID-model, and the additional effect of ICT for fostering the development of technical ...
Analysis of sawn lumber production from logging residues of branchwood of Aningeria robusta and Terminalia ivorensis

Okai R.; Boateng O. (2007)

One way of meeting the supply demands of the wood industry is through the reduction of waste in timber processing. It has been estimated in Ghana that for every tree felled, nearly 50% of the tree volume is left in the ...
Studies on reproducibility and accurate measurement of moisture content of wood samples using an electric moisture meter

Okai R. (2007)

Studies were conducted on reproducibility, and accurate measurement of moisture content of four wood samples using an electric moisture meter. Experimental results indicated that there was no clear relationship between ...
Influence of vibration coupling between bandsaw frame and feed-carriage system on sawdust spillage and surface quality of workpiece during sawing [Einfluss der Schwingungskopplung zwischen der Bands�ge und dem Vorschubwagen auf den Schnittverlust und die Oberfl�chenqualit�t des Schnittholzes]

Okai R. (2009)

Productivity, surface quality, and recovery are three parameters that compete for attention during lumber production. The well known phenomenon of improved surface quality with decreasing workpiece feed rate has been ...
Assessment of sawdust briquettesas valuable biomass fuel-energy productsin relation to their solid woods from ten plants of different densities

Antwi-Boasiako C.; Appiah-Denkyira A.D.; Mitchual J. (2012)

Forests are enormous energy stores for fuel. Global resource base and supply are currently diminishing due to rapid population growth. Their management involves schemes, which provide accessible alternatives and sustainable ...
Livelihoods of fringe communities and the impacts on the management of conservation area: The case of Kakum National Park in Ghana

Amoah M.; Wiafe E.D. (2012)

In the developing countries most of the rural communities depend on forest resources for their livelihood. The establishment of protected areas and national parks however deprive them of having access to these resources. ...
An experimental analysis of brake efficiency using four fluids in a disc brake system

Oduro S.D.; Ansah P.O.; Agyamang A. (Maxwell Science Publications, 2013)

The paper studies disc brake failure in Mini-buses using an experimental analysis to test the maximum braking force when different brake fluids such as clean, less dirty, dirty and soapy water solution were used in the ...
Numerical modeling of the spatial scheme of monolithic multi-storey building

Humphrey D. (2012)

The use of monolithic construction in building high-rise residential buildings in most cities have gained wide spread acceptance by scholars and practitioners in the building construction industry. The complexity of ...
Analyses of bending moment effect on the floors of modeled high rise buildings

Humphrey D. (2012)

Computer modeling aims at transforming the design process of buildings worldwide from the use of 2D to 3D, 4D and 5D design and coordination technologies. To investigate realistic values of bending moment and normal forces, ...
Briquettes from maize cobs and Ceiba pentandra at room temperature and low compacting pressure without a binder

Mitchual S.J.; Frimpong-Mensah K.; Darkwa N.A.; Akowuah J.O. (Springer Verlag, 2013)

This paper reports the findings of densifying ground maize cobs and Ceiba pentandra sawdust at room temperature using low compacting pressure without a binder. The maize cobs were crushed using a hammer mill. Particle sizes ...

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