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Donshel:
They don't hv any proof that Iran is behind it

Big liars. All Shabab is Sunni radical of shoot not Shiite

Boko Haram is Sunnis, Al qaeda is Sunnis. ISIS is Sunnis

The terrorists in Washington are arming ALL the terrorists in the Middle East,,,, War is an inside job for personal profits to scumbag politicians and bankers, wake up people,,, if another country were to do to the US what she is doing to others,,,Americans would scream bloody murder,,, so WHY the Bleep,,, do they support that behavior done to other people?,

The symbol of an evil empire. They destroyed everything built by native people.US don't have any cultural sites.Their cultural centers are Starbucks and McDonalds

Killing for G.O.D
Gold + oil + drugs

Do you know Crystalline Sugar is useful during construction in dry season? During which temperature cracks on concrete and mortar are seen due to the uncontrollable temperature difference between inside & outside mainly resulting from the heat of hydration of cement? Sugar acts as a retarder and also enhances flowability, compactibility of concrete.
Sugar reduces the heat of hydration in concrete and thereby increasing the overall strength of the concrete

Good riddance

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Good morning house,
Please I need help on the following construction labour charges at Ibeju:-
1. Excavation of 0.6m x 1.2m wide strip foundation including backfilling charges per meter run
2. Bar bender's daily charges
3. Carpenter's daily charges
4. The cost of renting a 0.4cubic meter capacity stationary concrete mixer including logistics
5. Mason's daily charges
6. Concreter's daily charges
7. Cost filling one 20 tons load of fairly silty sand to plinth area of building
8. Plumber's daily charges
9. Electrician's daily charges

How Long Does A Modern Concrete Building Last?

Engr. Sylva Clem(CMD),Mecollin Nig. Ltd.

Needless to say, the world is gradually becoming one big concrete jungle. Innumerable concrete buildings are being constructed for residential as well as commercial purposes globally. Given that people pay a lot of money for them, a natural question to ask is how long these concrete structures or buildings will last.

Building materials play a big role in deciding the longevity of a concrete structure. There have been instances where concrete buildings not more than 20-30 years old have collapsed. However, there are cases where concrete buildings that were constructed 100-150 years back are still going strong without any kinds of damage or problems. Unfortunately, the fact that housing projects are being mass-produced today has resulted in countless buildings being constructed with inferior quality materials.

Since all concrete buildings look the same to the untrained eye, it is very difficult to ascertain how long any one will last without needing serious structural repairs. While some buildings will last for more than 50-60 years without problems, some will start developing problems after few years of construction.

The designs used in concrete buildings also play a part in how long they will last. If we examine some old structures, it becomes apparent that they have thick columns, beams and slabs that provide superior support to the building. In many of today’s concrete buildings being raised by developers who are more concerned with cost-cutting than delivering quality products, the slabs that are used are merely few inches thick.

Other than building materials and design, the longevity of a concrete building is also decided by the foundation. In concrete buildings that have lasted for 100 years or more, the foundation is deep and strong, set in ground soil that had been tested and confirmed for its ability to support heavy structures If the soil in a particular site is not strong enough, the foundation needs to go deeper so as to provide adequate anchorage and support.

Assuming that the developer has used a good building design by a qualified architect, that he has used good quality cement and steel, and that the foundation is adequate for the type of soil in the plot, a multi-storey apartment building will provide problem-free service for anything between 70-80 years or even longer.

Within this period, regular maintenance of the building’s structure will need to be carried out, which a responsible developer who considers himself accountable for his products will undertake as a matter of course.

A badly constructed building which falls into neglect after all the units are sold may not last for more than 35-40 years before developing serious faults, along with all related dangers to the occupants.

MAJOR CAUSES OF BUILDING FAILURE IN NIGERIA:-
1.Faulty Building Design By Quacks
2.Avoiding construction cost at the expense of strength stability
3. Overloading Of Building
4.No Structural Design
5.Breach Of Building Construction Specifications, Procedures and Methods Of Construction.
6. Unauthorised Conversion of Bungalow To Storey Building
7.Carelessness.
8.Poor workmanship due to lack of knowledge in material quality control
9.Poor supervision
10.Substandard building materials 11.Quackery ( e.g Use of Blocklayer in Place of Skilled Construction Engineer etc)
12.Noncompliance with approved building plan
13.Rainstorm etc

This guy is a quack that knows nothing about structural strength/durability/safety. He lacks the knowledge of BS codes and SCS

Construction that lacks quality. No SCS

Where is COREN, paper tiger piece of shit

Too many quacks in the construction industry in Nigeria Bro.

This is what happens in a nation where construction specifications, procedures and method of construction is been taken for granted. This is a warning to those who hire quack engineers to execute their jobs

Hello, which Construction and Specification code is backing this mix ratio of 1:3:3?

This is how we know the quack engineers, they don't following construction specifications

Block layers are note engineers, no engineer will accept this concrete mix ratio that is not specified by BS code or SCP or even ASTM. Ask the guy who started this thread to give you the targeted strength of this fake concrete mix on 7 and 28 days, whether he will note fumble around. If you need technical knowledge of quantity calculations, then add me on Facebook @ sylva clement. Thanks

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Is there any builder from Calabar in the house. Please i want to make enqiries about construction process and cost in Calabar

Well done . You should have attached concrete covers to the pad footing reinforcement before placing it on the blinding

Good evening house. Please can anyone help me with the price per paint cup of ogbonor and cray fish in Kaduna metropolis?

Urgent, what is your current price for tecno T484?

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Between 10million to 15 million depending on your location and finishing

Thanks for the enlightenment

K,thanks