University of Liberia

Financial inclusion as a pathway to sustainability goals for marginalized communities in India

India has made remarkable strides over the past two decades in expanding financial access through digital payment systems, mobile banking, and ambitious government programs. Yet this journey toward universal financial inclusion reveals a sobering paradox: as we bring more people...

Modeling the potential of green roofs and improved green roof systems for urban flood mitigation in Chandigarh, India

Rapid urbanization and increasing rainfall extremes have aggravated urban flooding, which calls for sustainable stormwater management strategies. Green roof systems (GRS) are acknowledged as effective nature-based solutions, yet their hydrological performance under monsoon-domina...

Experimental and machine learning-guided optimization of tensile strength of concrete incorporating silica fume, waste foundry sand, and polypropylene fibers

Concrete has inherently low tensile strength, which restricts the performance and durability of a concrete structure. This study investigates the effect of Silica Fume (SF), Waste Foundry Sand (WFS), and Polypropylene Fiber (PPF) on Split Tensile Strength (TS) of M40 grade concre...