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Gazzuz the Chair...car enthusiasts; all protocols duly observed

I have a 1997 Toyota Camry with electrical issue I think. Recently when on motion the speedometer will go down to zero & the mileage number will disappear; then the car will become kind of sluggish (movement wise) & gear selection will be sluggish also. The car goes back to normal after sometime though but am not comfortable with it
Just in case...I recently changed timing belt & had a rewire look into my instrument cluster light which was not coming up when I turn on my headlights at night. I also worked on a leakage on the steering rack.
Please what should I do? It's my only car O!!!

sotall:
You are the fool here.
The church he went to is led by the Oba. So nothing wrong here.

Thank you so much...the younger ones are so disconnected from History! That's the (known) Binis' traditional worship center!!

Have your builder come online and get the solution, the message might loose some detail (because of technicalities) when passed through a third party. I encountered a similar issue near the National stadium in Abuja some years back.

Nowujeda:
Good point there!
However, most of the building professionals in government agencies are ill-equipped. Many of whom only have shady knowledge about their individual professions.

There is no doubt, the construction industry is growing per day, equipping these government agencies with first-hand knowledge would have helped in correcting foul plays in the built environment professions.

God will bless you...you must be an insider!

Barselonia:
Lolz.. .funny u
So why do we have structural engineer

We simply overlook site supervisor because it doesn't sound like a "big name" here...Arch, Civil, Mech and even Service Eng all have their place on site. There's no "general lord" over all!

nairaman66:
I think you are the one who has a small reasoning mentality! Lets get the facts! Union Bank does not has much customers as First Bank, Zenith Bank or Ecobank. Secondly, how many ATM points does this Union bank have? You think they will load the ATMS at full capacity? Stop being naive! The money reported stolen was inflated just to grease some people's desk like the manager's.

Please start using your brains to think and be objective! This is Nigeria, be smart!

Hmmm...without conniving with insiders in insurance; messing with the actual sum will be difficult. Transactions are balanced on daily basis as a matter of ethics & occurrences as this. So, at the end of every business day, the value of the vault content is always known and not just on paper but online!

So you can imagine how far up you have to go to mess up the records. A general weak point is the fact that most CCTV points "will not be" functional, that can allow some margin of illegal activities with the first set of peeps to visit the crime scene or the last peeps before the crime as the case maybe.

cybriz82:
lucky day for d bank manager evn if na 1million dem steal...he will sharpaly remove 24million n pocket it....afterall nobody knw how much dem really steal.

I still can't imagine why a branch with weak vault will keep up to 25million...management should have an answer to that, all managers "always" knows the status of their vault! For God's sake aren't we tired of unimaginable mistakes
Except it was an experiment

komekn:
Welding equipment, dynamite and definitely sporadic gun fire to clear the general area.

Time to carry out the operation in the heart of Ughelli metropolis, I would say a minimum of at least 30-45 minutes.

WHERE WAS THE POLICE RESPONSE

Even withe dynamite, you need to drill a considerable hole to enhance impact on target. That vault is/was weak. Any vault constructed in the last 15years should take you hours before yielding. Cheap concrete work + inexperienced hands must have landed the branch there; except that branch started out as a cash center.
Note: vault construction is a special construction...every detail & specification must be attended to!

A good vault should take between 6 to 12 hours before yielding...obviously the branch refused to upgrade from what they met since inception. A lesson for other branches/banks using mere cash centers as branch.

If its for immediate development I suggest you up the budget....

....Op why

KENNSAMMY:
WHEN EVEN ARCHITECTS THEMSELVES ARE PATRONIZING QUACK STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS. I WONDER HOW SUCH FRONTIERS LIKE THAT IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY WILL BE ABLE TO ADVICE THE NOVICE CLIENTS ARIGHT.




WHEN I WAS DOING MY IT, I REMEMBER HAVING TO FUNCTION AS AN ENGINEER WHO REDESIGNED AND SUPERVISED BECAUSE THE ARCHITECT HIMSELF PERMITTED THAT A QUACK/ DRAFTSMAN DESIGN THE RETAINING WALLS AND OTHER STRUCTURAL PARTS IN THE FIRST PLACE

WELL, IT GAVE ME AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXERCISE MY PROBLEM SOLVING TRAINING.

My brother the first problem amongst design/building team members is cohesion, believe you me if they meet as supposed then issues will get resolved. The "national problem" of I am the all in all & the greed to corner other people's professional fees don't usually help us think productively.
The other problem almost outweighs the first & that is the process of securing a job/contract in our present day system. If you've ever been through a bid for a government project then "operatic perversion" will ring a bell. It's 90% to how you came & 10% to your competence!

Deduce the addition of the above stated & know ye that we should be thankful...

BE811APP:
Our architects are not innovative...No offense to dos in d proffession but its true

Why do u think Builders do a better Job on site and when I say Builders I mean those that didnt go to skol oo..

Where in Nigeria are you? Apart from the North East I should be able to refer you to a good Architect in the other geo-political zones or a project to change your mindset. The way you generalized is quite disturbing!

banmee:
After seeing most of the comments on this thread, i am beginning to have an idea why people die like chickens on roads in Nigeria. I have said this in the past; The fact that you own a POV or have a drivers licence does not mean you can operate it.

1. Before going on long journeys, ensure you've have eight hours of uninterrupted sleep.

2. Never drive more that four hours without at least a rest stop of 45 minutes in between.

3. Never drive long distances with the interior cold. It is better to have AC on heat to prevent you from falling asleep.

4. Never drive long distances without a co driver. This ensures you switch out when and if you start to feel drowsy.

5. Avoid taking medications that might make you drowsy before going on long journeys.

6. Drink lots of water to stay hydrated before and during your journey. This also ensures you take rest stops in order to pee.

You are welcome.

Number 6 is a bit complicated. From personal experience drinking lots of water @ room temperature induces sleep even when am not driving, so I would rather lots of chilled water; will still make you pee a lot & not sleep off. Like I said its a personal experience, don't know the scientific angle

Abuja to Port Harcourt through Warri...about 11hrs on a '97 Camry, done this over ten times. Two bottles of groundnut & countless bottles of Eva water went down for this each time. I mostly drive alone so fiddling with the groundnut bottle & seeds keeps me busy & when I notice fatigue, I usually start doing 40-60km/hr with annoyingly loud music to ginger up!

oapeleo:
Before you draw

Its the dream of any architect to see his design built as he drew. You must ask you client some questions. Take note most of them don't know what's right for them. So try to bring yourself to their level before you advice them.

1. First, You have to be sure your client wants to pay for your drawing. Do you know there are some old architects here on Nairaland who will give a task to several young architects who are full of ideas. At the end they will always pick faults in what you design until you are frustrated to give up. What they do is combine ideas from several architects and do it themselves. All your time and efforts will be wasted.
Maybe one day you will see what you designed being built and no penny was given to you.
I don't think there is a solution to this problem. If you have, please share with us. You just have to be careful. You could also be a victim of fake clients. People who have no land or intention to build. They will contact you for a design and when you are done, they will tell you THANKS.

2. Can your client afford this?
You have to think twice before you design a building that will cost millions for someone who does not see a million in a year. Design what your client can afford.
Always make dem simple.

3. Can the features I put on the drawing be found?
You design a house with pergolas. Who knows where I can buy one?

Brief analysis and concept development takes care of all that.
Chairman can you please post a picture of any of your finished projects? I think Nairalanders will appreciate one if you don't mind...

oapeleo:
Before you draw

Its the dream of any architect to see his design built as he drew. You must ask you client some questions. Take note most of them don't know what's right for them. So try to bring yourself to their level before you advice them.

1. First, You have to be sure your client wants to pay for your drawing. Do you know there are some old architects here on Nairaland who will give a task to several young architects who are full of ideas. At the end they will always pick faults in what you design until you are frustrated to give up. What they do is combine ideas from several architects and do it themselves. All your time and efforts will be wasted.
Maybe one day you will see what you designed being built and no penny was given to you.
I don't think there is a solution to this problem. If you have, please share with us. You just have to be careful. You could also be a victim of fake clients. People who have no land or intention to build. They will contact you for a design and when you are done, they will tell you THANKS.

2. Can your client afford this?
You have to think twice before you design a building that will cost millions for someone who does not see a million in a year. Design what your client can afford.
Always make dem simple.

3. Can the features I put on the drawing be found?
You design a house with pergolas. Who knows where I can buy one?

Brief analysis and concept development takes care of all that.

oapeleo:
Now tell me how the cars entered this building.
The 3d is beautiful, it shows 2 Cars in the compound.
I don't know the cars drove through the gate and made a perfect turn to the right.

Even if the cars where dropped with helicopter. The driver can not open the door. Because it will be obstructed by the fence.

This is what happens when the site plan isn't properly planned.

Tell us the state planning office that approved this design my brother...be candid.

oapeleo:
Location Plan
Location plan is supposed to help anybody locate the site. It is necessary you take it from a known road or building. Don't be too lazy to signify other buildings around. Google Maps can help you do this properly.


Site Plan
Its important you study the survey plan well before you make your site plan.
1. Don't be tempted to use all the available land for the fence. You need to reserve some in front for the gutter, some flowers for beauty, and for waste disposal.
You should have enough space between d road and fence. Just in case your governor decides to expand the road in future.

2. You should have enough space between the building and the fence. Don't ever use 1m or less. Only If you want water to flow from your roof to the next compound or flowers to grow into it.

3. Include the area of land available, area of to be developed, area to be developed later and area undeveloped. In some cases the longitude and latitude of the site, the direction of north and hatch or colour codes key.

4. All dimensions are important. The building boundary and distance to any element in the compound.

5. Place the gates well. To allow his car move in smoothly. Dont place the gate in a way car will have to turn several times before it's enters.
I have seen a house, were the owner has to come from the street behind his house to maneuver his way through the gate.

6. Should the security post share the same wall with fence. You must plan this properly. Few houses from mine, the man uses electric fence. But the security post roof can be used to gain access into the house with just a ladder.

7. When considering packing space. The space should take the cars when all doors are open.

1 & 2. Your number 1 & 2 are pure advice to baby Architects(undergrads) simply because @ 200L those points form the basis for Site analysis. A degree holder in architecture knows each state has their own standard for set backs. Delta state is 3m from your building line at the front while FCT is 6m as basic standard. This standards varies when your building is facing/bordering some categories of "special infrastructures"

3. Different states also have their standards for built up areas depending on the planned density of the layout in question and sometimes type of built structure that can be permitted therein. The little write up beside the site plan is compulsory in all states in Nigeria when your drawing is intended for approval. It comes as below...
**Area of site (in square meters)
**Area of building (in square meters)
**Percentage of built up area (in percentage)

4. Dimension lines as regards setbacks and differentials from any curve, corner or angle as the case maybe is compulsory when going for approval. Look, if the topography is averagely undulating you are expected to produce a "spot level page" to enhance clarity. Beyond average you are expected to produce a "contour page" in your submissions also to enhance clarity.

5, 6 & 7. neufert architect's data my brother takes care of that & it happens to be a basic companion for all schools of Architecture( approved) in Nigeria.

Your points makes me have this feeling that most of the jobs you handled never went through approval, I could be wrong though but then...

oapeleo:
Sorry, I didn't say all architects make mistakes or neither am I super experienced and error free.

I am writing based on my experience.
Maybe my clients are using quarks. But its difficult to tell until you have begon the building.

On the issue of fence. Many people were affected by this in Edo State when Oshiomole got into power.
And I tell you till now no compension has been paid. I had to bring a fence just 600mm backwards. Too small but big enough to cry about.

Just weeks ago I got a new site. Very beautiful and complex structure and I was happy I won the contract. Took me a week to plan the building process and cost the whole structure. This design was done by a well known architectural firm in Ogun state.

3 days ago, I mobilized my workers to site to peg the building. Then I discovered the land was just 21x21m and the building was 18x21m.

Every little detail should be considered before design.


Take a look at the design below. Won't tell you the company that did it. But from what I can see on their company website, they have done works in several countries.
Its beautiful, but take a look at the roof. Predict how much water will flow into the terrace at the right when it rains. Still the client didn't want to design changed. Ok ooh.

Bro, can you give a brief history of this design? Look if you're in Benin sorry but most of the designs over there are literarily "lifted". What makes a firm "well known"? Father's name or a link with a known politician

Look there are processes leading to mobilization to site in a standard contract in Nigeria. Try & read STANDARD FORM OF BUILDING CONTRACT IN NIGERIA, also CONDITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT & consultancy services agreement (my last issue was okayed by Major General Garba Ali Mohammed). I referred this because the size of that structure demands conferring with allied professionals/consultants for effective project delivery.

Reaching out ain't sin in construction, it's rather for effective delivery in project management. Online check out what happened to the great "nest stadium" in China during construction.

oapeleo:
My name is Osarenkhoe Osayanmon and am a Civil Engineer with enough experience in design and building. I have worked as a building consultant for some time now and supervised some projects on my own from start to finish. I want to share my experience and ideas with you guys. I can be reached via 08068280130 anytime.


I end up correcting 70% of any architectural drawing given to me to develop. The reason is because architect drawings are almost always not achievable or realistic.
Yeah they look so beautiful on paper and their 3d awesome.

Stay tuned and pick no offence but learn

Op, the above quoted puts your competence into very precarious position (no insults intended please). For God's sake 70% I happen to be in the industry & my deduction from above is; it's either you were too fast at setting up your "PP" or partners with "quacks".
Check this;
An Architect designs,
Client approves,
Structural engineer gets to work & in the case of an impossibility/or unnecessary organized chaos reverts back to Architect for clarification/correction/redesign/brainstorming,
Mechanical engineer gets to work,
Electrical engineer gets to work,
Drawing goes back to Architect for harmony & in the case of ambiguity, the professional(s) indicted gets back to work,
The Landscape expert/or Architect finishes up,
The Architect then submits the said drawing for onward approvals!!!

My "brother" with this your 70% is only left with gigantic question mark!

Religion/or Belief is an inevitable "opioid"...either terminals + or - are usually available for use by all BUT the extreme of any of them is an exclusive preserve of the pretenders.

...the precious coin with its two characteristic sides!!!


The question now is, do we need more "men" or "better men"


God bless Us All...

Strange times!

banio:
Okowa Warri has the worst roads in 9ja

We pray he uses the abundant indigenous professionals littered across the country...something the last administration didn't take advantage of...quite a pity!

Obiagu1:
Hmmm, is this how to construct concrete roads?
Don't they know that concrete expands and needs gaps in between to breathe?
Its supposed to be in slabs and are supposed to be reinforced with rods like house deckings.

This road will be all cracked up in 8 months time without any vehicle running over it or rain hitting it.

The silly governor is even creating a bigger mess when it's time to remove this crap!
CONCRETE ROAD UNDER CONSTRUCTION SHOWING REINFORCEMENT WITH RODS
https://businessdayonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/concrete-road.jpg

TYPICAL CONCRETE ROAD WITH SLABS SHOWING


https://www.fcpa.org/uploads/LSR2.jpg

It's reinforced with wire mesh (preferred as against rods) and also has expansion joints for "expansion & contraction". RPT...rigid pavement technology is new over here so a few lapses is expected before things fall into place.

This's where inquiry is needed, the Abuja law school is performing credibly well so one wonders why Lagos' should churn out such disastrous numbers of negativity directly to our faces!
An immediate enquiry should be made with a resolve to immediately follow it up as to nip this outright & frightening disaster in the bud before it becomes a norm in our system!!!

On a second thought, what happened to the school's internal mechanism that was suppose to earlier spot/& remedy this menace before it turns to a public discourse

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Why're my suspecting this post?
Jolly J?
Hope it's got nothing to do with...
Mouth sealed sha!

Hmmm...real "medical wash" under my strict supervision after the immediate sack of that bloody security. Dirty kitty C!

I vote

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