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Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by Reference(m): 6:16pm On Feb 19, 2016 |
dunkem21: Why do you think so. |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by Reference(m): 6:20pm On Feb 19, 2016 |
Teddeebear: These are hybrid foundations combining the qualities of both types. |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by Reference(m): 6:24pm On Feb 19, 2016 |
asamaigho: |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by Reference(m): 6:27pm On Feb 19, 2016 |
asamaigho: 24 inch casing? Those are displacement/driven piles? Haba. There are far cheaper pile systems for buildings. |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by feeloscar(m): 6:31pm On Feb 19, 2016 |
femliany:Who told you he doesn't need soil tests? Structural Engineers do not design "number of iron rod and the type", they design structural members of which reinforcement is a part. |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by Reference(m): 6:52pm On Feb 19, 2016 |
LagosObama: No. He has not made a mistake in filling. It does not hinder geotechnicals and it can be a good working surface for men, materials and machines. |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by Reference(m): 7:07pm On Feb 19, 2016 |
ridious: Not true. That piles are used for large projects. The instalation of your electric pole is a form of piling and it is done by hand. Reboot your imagination. |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by Wiliomax: 7:08pm On Feb 19, 2016 |
pile z safer.... |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by Reference(m): 7:16pm On Feb 19, 2016 |
Wiliomax: if done properly....and this is what I fear with most Nigerians. When the going is tough like the poster is experiencing, corners are often cut. IF YOU CANNOT GET IT RIGHT. STEER CLEAR OF PILES. |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by UnimkeAk(m): 7:21pm On Feb 19, 2016 |
bigi4u: simple carry out a site & soil analysis ; collect the architectural design from the architect and then hand over the site analysis report and architectural designs to a competent structural engineer to produce a working structural design 4 u.(of course take the engineer to the site) . . so u can relax & sleep well |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by MyMentor: 8:03pm On Feb 19, 2016 |
Why do u consider pile wen u have started d filling? I would have suggested pad (nt pile) bt since u hv started d filling, raft is d only option. Congrate, bro! |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by mirakz(m): 9:21pm On Feb 19, 2016 |
Let's borrow the actitude of medical doctors. There is no way /where u could call a medical doctor, either friend or relative, explaining the situation of ur ill-health and expects to get a medical diagnolises. They will either tell u to come to the hospital or visit a hospital. Brother, to be candid, there is no better help u can get here than inviting a qualified engineer to ur site for a proper building/site survey and analysis.thank you. |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by asamaigho(m): 9:30pm On Feb 19, 2016 |
Reference: ehhh, d type of soil discussed by d op was a bit scary,tho my estimation was a bit on d highside,it just to alert d op on d nature of the task ahead. anyway there is no particular size size of pile casing to be as long as its not less dan 150mm diameter,d bigger d diameter the smaller their numbers. i have done a design where i used a 900mm diameter precast concrete pile of abt 2500 mm length,with extra 600mm length of rbar extending floorbeam connection. all i have said sofar is nothing more dan a rough estimation,not an empirical data. |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by rapu4real: 10:11pm On Feb 19, 2016 |
Be patient and do a soil test. That will help you save the numerous amount of money that you would spend in correcting the structure due to failure. When I say soil test, I mean a genuine soil test. Best of luck. |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by frank113: 1:05am On Feb 20, 2016 |
Use raft and don't forget to chain the foundation throughout |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by frank113: 1:17am On Feb 20, 2016 |
Use raft foundation and make sure you chain the foundation columns like normally done in the decking of a building so as to ensure uniform settlement in the sub-structure. If you need help contact this number 08060308506 and an architect |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by seuner: 9:46am On Feb 20, 2016 |
Raft foundation is good, due to the type of building you planned to build. it is also safe (provided u consult a good structural engineer) and economical compare to pile foundation. The size of the building (I.e. the length and breadth), the loadings and d structural arrangements would determine the cost of your foundation. I can't give u d accurate price, but I can do you a favour by giving u a cost breakdown of a recent foundation of a 2 storey (2 units of 4 bedroom duplex at osapa. contact me at wapadeps@gmail.com or 07062508601 |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by ridious(m): 2:51pm On Feb 24, 2016 |
Reference:you havn't educated me enough about the topic instead you recycled my opinion nd sent it back... HOW CAN I REBOOT THEN? |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by realomonile: 12:21am On Feb 29, 2016 |
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Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by abdulwastecx(m): 9:24am On Jun 25, 2016 |
femliany: Your comment is funny.. . How will the structural engineer design the raft or foundation without a detailed soil test? Number of iron rod and type of aggregates to use are the result of structural analysis and design which can only be carried out after detail engineering properties of the soil have been established. Waterlogged areas in most cases are area with expansive clay where water level rises from season to seasoned. during raining season water rises because water cannot penetration dealer and soil expand a d during dry season the soil contract because moisture is lost and water level fall. The best solution is to following the following process. 1. Get a good Geotechnical film to do a detail soil test and tell them to suggest the type of foundation that will be structurally sound and economical, also tell them sign a written agreement that if their is a structural failure due to the type of foundation they proposed they will held accountable. 2. Take the results to a foundation engineer to design this most economical and structurally sound solutions from Geotechnical film. 3. Execute the construction given the consultancy to the structural film that did the structural design.... and you are good to go 2 Likes |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by dominic17: 9:00pm On Oct 31, 2021 |
Hello Op, how did your project go? Kindly update the house so that others can learn from your experience. |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by omololu251(m): 3:32pm On Nov 09, 2021 |
If you have any property in a swampy, consider doing soil test to determine the suitable foundation to be adopted. Thanks dominic17: 1 Like |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by Tayras: 12:04am On Jan 13 |
dominic17: How did it go? I would love to know too |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by omololu251(m): 10:13am On Jan 13 |
Consider doing soil test and after you will know the kind of foundation to go for. In swamped area it's either raft or pile foundation. You can contact on WhatsApp if you need any help. 08052831695 How did it go? I would love to know too[/quote] |
Re: Building On Swamp, How Do I Go, Raft Or Pile? by omololu251(m): 11:30am On Jan 13 |
... Tayras: |
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