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Properties / Re: How Much Do I Need To Build A 2br Self Contained House? by EngrOsas: 8:17pm On Feb 21, 2017 |
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Properties / Re: How Much Do I Need To Build A 2br Self Contained House? by EngrOsas: 8:15pm On Feb 21, 2017 |
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Properties / Re: VERY IMPORTANT: Mistakes Architects Make And Should Be Avoided by EngrOsas: 12:22pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
Hollar007: Design a bungalow to fit 4 rooms on a 20x50m land It should contain are the required plan from site to floor plan. Also include the 3d. That's what it means |
Technology Market / Please How Do I Get My De-activated Account Back by EngrOsas: 6:42am On Feb 06, 2017 |
Please can anyone guide me on on how to get my account back on nairaland |
Properties / Re: Building Material Estimate by EngrOsas: 10:11pm On Jan 21, 2017 |
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Properties / Avoid building collapse: BUILDING CONSULTANCY THREAD by EngrOsas: 9:47pm On Jan 21, 2017 |
Anything whose strength has lives depending on it, should be handled carefully. A building isn’t a garment, it should not be supervised by people who learnt it as a trade. You need a well trained professional, no matter how small the structure is. Let’s picture a building like a wooden table. The top of the table that carries your books and electronics can be seen as a slab (decking), the horizontal wood directly beneath the top of the table is the beam in buildings. This carries the load you put on the table and transfers it to the legs of the table. Just as the beam transfers the load on the slab to the columns (pillars) and then to ground foundation. If the foundation isn’t strong , it wont carry the columns. If the columns aren’t strong, they wont carry the beams. If the beam isn’t strong, it wont carry the slab. And if the slab isn’t strong, it wont carry the people and furniture on it. Building collapse is not new to us, we are well aware the lives it have claimed. The blame doesn’t entirely rest on the engineers, everyone involved has a share. Up to does around who watched as the building continued without asking questions. We all have a role to play. I have outlined why buildings aren’t built to standard anymore; The Client 1. When a client has little money but big dreams. You need to have an idea of what the building will cost you before you begin. Its advisable you contact a quantity surveyor. After the architectural and structural design has been done, send a copy to him. You shouldn’t have a budget until you have met a QS. 2. Baba Builders is cheaper mentality. Oh yeah, i agree they are very cheap. Atleast most of their buildings are still standing till today and possibly your friends have used one before. They are still living happily in the house (for now). But do you know what they do? Ranging from no foundation pads to beam- less building, all hidden in plaster and sand. Because most Clients are either abroad or too busy and might not understand their importance. 3. Adding an extra floor to make more money from commercial buildings without consulting a structural engineer. The more money and materials you save, the less lives you aren’t. Its better you build gradually with the money you have. No matter how long it takes to complete it, you will be safe. But if you want a mansion for the cost a bungalow, it will only last a while. The Structural Engineer 1. Inexperience in both structural design and site work 2. Insufficient information and inability to interpret architectural drawings 3. Avoiding to do soil test or not assuming wisely 4. Not doing manual design calculations first before proceeding to use the softwares to analyse and design 5. Copy paste from previous design. 6. Poor detail drawings Builder or site supervisor 1. Not following structural drawings Reducing pad base or refusing to put one. 2. Not carrying out material test to ensure their strength 3. The use of poor concrete mix 4. Not curing concrete to achieve maximum strength 5. Loading the slab (decking) too early. 6. Saving materials or buying inferior materials to make gain 7. Absence from site, when attention is required 8. When contracted to add an extra floor to an existing structure, they don’t consult a structural engineer. Let me break it down for you. Adding a floor to an existing building is like having an adult with the foot of a baby. He definitely wont be able to stand. Most continued columns (pillars) are added without considering column continuity. There needs to be a proper lap. Columns should have all longitudinal reinforcements linked to the very top and there should be no breakage. When u add more floors, its like a leg without knee cap. 9. Passing drainage pipe inside beams. When a drainage pipe passes through a beam it weakens it. And I have noticed some site engineers cut the beams to fit the pipes. Please if I have skipped any, kindly share below. Apele Designs www.apeledesigns.com TEL: +2347030367178 EMAIL: apeledesigns@gmail.com |
Properties / Re: Estimated Cost Of My 6flat Foundation. Overpriced?? by EngrOsas: 3:45pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
jeftalene: Compliments. And I do check your blog regularly. U doing a good job. 1 Like |
Properties / Re: Estimated Cost Of My 6flat Foundation. Overpriced?? by EngrOsas: 2:07am On Dec 23, 2016 |
spyder880: You have a point my brother. I doubt experience on this list Its either he dropping the price to gain the contract. This is very risky. With the way building keep collapsing. It all begins from saving materials and avoiding standards 2 Likes |
Properties / Re: Estimated Cost Of My 6flat Foundation. Overpriced?? by EngrOsas: 2:00am On Dec 23, 2016 |
bebe2: Iron bender has 45,000 on the list I see bricklayer and labour together as 155k, maybe he included the filling lacterite to level. |
Properties / Re: Estimated Cost Of My 6flat Foundation. Overpriced?? by EngrOsas: 1:56am On Dec 23, 2016 |
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Properties / Re: Estimated Cost Of My 6flat Foundation. Overpriced?? by EngrOsas: 1:53am On Dec 23, 2016 |
jeftalene: Dude what's the meaning of that statement? We are two different people and its obvious. |
Properties / Re: Estimated Cost Of My 6flat Foundation. Overpriced?? by EngrOsas: 6:22am On Dec 22, 2016 |
Chekitaut: Don't say that, look at the plan perfectly well. How will u say setting out is 10,000. Is he setting out a shop 11 Likes 1 Share |
Properties / Re: Estimated Cost Of My 6flat Foundation. Overpriced?? by EngrOsas: 6:20am On Dec 22, 2016 |
Its a very fair quote. Your Engineer is honest 5 Likes 1 Share |
Properties / Re: VERY IMPORTANT: Mistakes Architects Make And Should Be Avoided by EngrOsas: 12:41pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
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Properties / Re: VERY IMPORTANT: Mistakes Architects Make And Should Be Avoided by EngrOsas: 12:33pm On Dec 18, 2016 |
#smh for the engineer. HazzanTazzan: |
Properties / 3,2 And 1 Bedroom Flat For Sale, RCCG CAMP by EngrOsas: 9:19am On Dec 14, 2016 |
Save yourself the stress of building. Get an already built and furnished flat in rccg camp. A safe and conducive environment. 1- 4m 2 - 7m 3 - 10m Price isn't negotiable, unless you want to remove the furnitures. Call 07030367178 |
Properties / Re: Duplex Vs Bungalow.pro And Coin by EngrOsas: 8:37am On Dec 07, 2016 |
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Properties / Re: What Can I Build In A Small Piece Of Land by EngrOsas: 8:22am On Dec 04, 2016 |
saintkash: sorry its not possibe with bungalow you will need an underground car pack to achieve this and if you wanted a duplex, rooms will be taken above to save land space. |
Properties / Re: Type And Cost Of Bungalow Foundation In Okun Ajah Axis by EngrOsas: 8:15am On Dec 04, 2016 |
Nudge: you need a raft foundation in that area. Using pad foundation wont be safe. Although some people may advice you to put beams to connect the pad, but dont take that risk. using a ground level of 2m is very strange. 2m is as high as a door. You should stick to a raft height of about 1.2 and still be okay, if you want something high. lets talk more via whatsapp or call. 07030367178. Am a structural engineer and i advice you to go for raft foundation. 1 Like |
Properties / Re: What Can I Build On My Land 35ft By 145ft by EngrOsas: 8:00am On Dec 04, 2016 |
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Properties / Re: Duplex Vs Bungalow.pro And Coin by EngrOsas: 7:36am On Dec 04, 2016 |
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Properties / Re: Duplex Vs Bungalow.pro And Coin by EngrOsas: 11:16pm On Dec 03, 2016 |
Lordscrown: If you need enough space in the building you should go for a duplex. A bungalow will occupy more land area. And when the rooms are more than 4, it will have a longer lobby and even more wasted space to access this rooms. You can achieve cross ventilation in most rooms if you decide to build a duplex and a single access from the stair area. But duplex will save you space, but not money. Bungalow will save cost, because it requires less reinforcements, granite, plumbing, workmanship, etc. I advice you go for a bungalow, if you have little Money and want to build it within a short time. Or you could have a pent house in the bungalow. For design, construction and servicing feel free to contact me 07030367178 5 Likes |
Properties / Re: Make Your Choice by EngrOsas: 10:43pm On Dec 03, 2016 |
FastShipping: snoopy: Sorry just one plot was available at that price. Its been sold now. You should have reached me earlier. (60x120) |
Properties / Re: Make Your Choice by EngrOsas: 1:10am On Dec 02, 2016 |
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Properties / GET Accommodation At Rccg Camp (holy Ghost Congress) by EngrOsas: 2:29pm On Nov 30, 2016 |
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Properties / Re: Make Your Choice by EngrOsas: 7:27am On Nov 25, 2016 |
FastShipping: Thanks |
Properties / Re: Make Your Choice by EngrOsas: 1:10am On Nov 22, 2016 |
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Properties / Re: Make Your Choice by EngrOsas: 11:41am On Nov 15, 2016 |
We can now start a building for you in Ikorudu-lagos, with land from #400,000 |
Properties / Re: VERY IMPORTANT: Mistakes Architects Make And Should Be Avoided by EngrOsas: 8:11am On Nov 10, 2016 |
adimsyl: Please read previous post on this thread. And contact Seun to rename it for YOU |
Properties / Make Your Choice by EngrOsas: 10:04pm On Nov 09, 2016 |
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Education / Re: 2017/2018 PTDF Scholarship Scheme (Overseas And Local) by EngrOsas: 7:46am On Nov 07, 2016 |
Please can someone help me with the list of universities I can apply to |
Education / Re: 2017/2018 PTDF Scholarship Scheme (Overseas And Local) by EngrOsas: 10:08pm On Nov 03, 2016 |
What's OSS? And why does it require English test |
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