Spent Catalytic Catalyst (SCC) is a siliceous and aluminous material residue produced by the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Limited of Ghana, which pose environmental concerns. The SCC has therefore been used as a partial replacement for Portland cement in sandcrete blocks production. The properties of the sandcrete blocks are therefore examined and reported in this study. Partial replacement of Portland cement in the sandcrete blocks was done within the range of 5% to 20% (by mass) with an increment of 5%. The compressive strength, water absorption and setting time data between the control and with the SCC additives were made. The results obtained show that XRD pattern of SCC is dominantly zeolites and that, the partial replacement of portland cement with 10 wt. % of SCC gave the highest sandcrete block compressive strength of 34.0 N/mm2.
The success of organizing funeral celebrations depends largely on how events are managed. Funeral celebration has been one of the major cherished tradition in Ghana. The study sought to examine event management practices on funeral rites among Asante people using Kumasi metropolis as a case study. The study employed the mixed method paradigm with exploratory and descriptive design. Convenience sampling technique was adopted in selecting sample size with eighty (80) event planners as the targeted population. Questionnaire and observation guide served as the main data collection tools for the survey. The results were analysed using descriptive statistics. It was established that most event managers get connected to their clients largely through referrals and advertisement on various radio stations. The financial position of clients influences the products and services rendered to them. The study concludes that challenges to event management on funeral rites include delay in releasing funds and lack of effective communication between event managers and clients. Event management practices as an essential tool to minimize cost and increase satisfaction is yet to defeat the large expenditure incurred by most Asantes in organizing funeral rites in Kumasi. The study recommends that event planning and management firms should create awareness and educate the public on the significance of adopting effective event management practice in funeral celebrations.
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