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Good afternoon guys

Please if any one knows or have HOWO trucks(dump trucks) for hire. I need about 30 pieces for a project in Nwaniba, Uyo metropolis.

The trucks will convey laterite from the borrow pit to dump-site( about 6km distance).

Thank you for your help

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Concrete mix calculation (manual)
Length of Concrete- 252 inches
Width of Concrete- 9 inches
Depth of Concrete- 36 inches.
Solution
1st Step:
Conversion of the dimensions to metric unit {SI unit of length} gives us:
New length = 6.40m
New width = 0.23m
New depth = 0.92m
(Hint: 1 inch = 0.0254).
Hence, Volume = 6.40 x 0.23 x 0.92 = 1.35m³
2nd Step:
The mix ratio for a reinforced concrete is 1:2:4(Grade M15) for example.
1:2:4 is equivalent to Cement: Fine aggregate: Coarse aggregate


Volume of Cement in the mix = 1/7 x 1.35m³ =0.19m³
Remember, Density = Mass/Volume
Density of dry Cement= 1440Kg/m³
Density of wet cement = 3150Kg/m³(average).
Therefore, Mass(Kg) of cement = Density x Volume = 3150 x 0.19 = 598.5Kg
Note: 1 bag = 50kg
Total no of bags = 598.5/50 = 11.97 =
12 bags.

Fine aggregate (Sand)
Volume = 2/7 x 1.35m³ = 0.38m³
Dry loose Bulk density = 1550Kg/m³
Mass in Kg = 1550 x 0.38 =589 Kg
I tonne = 1000kg
Hence, Amount of sand = 589/1000 = 0.59tonne

Coarse Aggregate ( Gravel)
Volume = 4/7 x 1.35m³ = 0.76m³
Bulk Density= 1350Kg/m³
Mass = 1350 x 0.76 = 1026kg
Amount in tonne = 1026/1000 = 1.03 tonnes.

Mystical888:
Good Evening house,

Please I need assistance with calculating the concrete mix of a particular civil work I want to carry out in my house.

Meanwhile, I have tried using some online apps I found on app store yet I don't know if I'm doing it right or if the results are accurate.

Please who can assist me to get an accurate calculation (either manually or with an online app).
The dimensions are:-
Length: 252 inches
Width: 9 inches
Depth: 36 inches

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BrickDevo:
Wire mesh is still a form of reinforcement same as iron rod, but iron rod is thicker, me i will always use 6mm rod for the reinforcement. Placed on the concrete? i believe is a typo since he said it will set afterwards.

BRC wire mesh is made of similar material just like the reinforcement bars but of a minimal diameter.

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I bought a car....lol

This is my greatest news for the year. Nothing less than this should be the judgement for rapist all over the world

twinskenny:
Well am not the Enginneer that did it.. it was only cement and granite mixed with sharp sand that’s all…

So what's german floor?
All these constituents make up concrete. In addition, a wire mesh is needed to place on the concrete before setting together with a polythene material to serve as a membrane for moisture penetration from the ground

The elders have spoken.
Good one Baba OBJ

Blessings7:
I'm about to build a bungalow but the German floor cost is scaring me. So my question is, "Can I build without German floor or is there an alternative?

Half dpc can be done if the general site condition is good. Considering the topography, type of soil, water table. Etc. U need to look at all of those before considering the aforementioned.

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STANDARD RULES FOR SETBACKS FROM THE ROAD IN NIGERIA

A. Required setbacks for the different rights of way

i. Federal Highway (primary) – 90 metres right of way. 45 metres from the centre to the property line. (75ft, 60ft)



ii. State High way (secondary) – 60 metres right of way. 30 m from the centre to the property line. (50ft,45ft)

iii. Local Road (State) – 24metres, 18m,15m,12m (12m, 9m, 7.5m, 6m right of ways respectively from the centre to the property line as applicable) (31ft, 25ft)

iv. Access Road / Street 9 metres, 6metres from the edges.

v. Building line of property and the outer edge of NNPC oil pipeline – 15 metres

B. Required Setbacks from Different Water Bodies

i. Ocean/sea – 150metres

ii. Lagoon – 50metres

iii. River – 15metres

iv. Seasonal – 15metres

v. Gorges (New and Built-up areas) – 10metres

C. Required Setbacks from Rail Line

i. Railway line – Minimum of 21 metres setback between property and railway line.

ii. Unmanned railway crossing – Minimum of 60 metres setback between the property and unmanned railway crossing.

D. Required Setbacks from Different Power Lines

i. 11KVA powerline = 6 metres

ii. 33KVA powerline = 9 metres

iii. Substation = 12 metres

iv. 132KVA Powerline – 15metres

v. 330KVA Powerline – 25metres

E. Technical Requirements for Setbacks

Setback for Residential

I Standard – 6 metres

ii. Substandard – 9 metres

iii. Others – As specified by approval order for such scheme or area.

Airspaces for Residential


Standard – 3m on both sides.

Substandard – 1.5m one side

Others – 3m between main building & B/Q and 4.5m in special areas 6m between buildings of two (2) floors and above.

Rear Airspace

Standard – 3m

Substandard – 1.5m

Others – 4.5m if height is up to 4 floors

SETBACK STANDARDS FOR CONGESTED AREAS
The minimum distance to be maintained between a proposed building/extension and the front boundary of the lot to which such building relates shall be determined by the existing building line of permanent structures along such street/road.

The distance between a proposed building or extension and the side boundary of a lot to which it relates shall not be less than 2’-8” for lots with a frontage of 40 feet or less; and 3’-0” for lots with a frontage of more than 40 feet.


The distance between a proposed building/extension and the back boundary of the lot to which it relates shall not be less than:

i. 5’6” in the case of single and two-floor single and two-family residential or residential/commercial buildings.

ii 7’-6” in the case of multi-family one and two-storey residential or residential/commercial buildings, and three or more storey residential or residential/commercial buildings.

iii 4’-0” in the case of one and two-storey (commercial buildings).

iv 6’-0” in the case of three or more storey (commercial buildings).

*OVPI*

vanbonattel:
It's not his packaging ra ra, the guy must have done you guys some jazz

Buried a dog at night and the rest is history.

Packaging dey there too ooo, I heard from a reliable source that most of these regular guys on this thread clients give jobs to are not even Professionals in the built arena. Yet, they parade themselves as Engineers, Builders and Architects(as the case may be).

Someone without professional inclination will act anyhow to a client because he doesn't have tie or bond with the professional body.

Clients should ask for current Practice license before giving a job out to these so called Vendors. I think that will in a way reduce issues of this nature. My humble opinion ☺️

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