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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Aforxzy(f): 6:32am On Jun 25, 2021 |
Sorry about the partial collapse of your building but when and how did it occur. A closer look at the building shows there are no columns on the building, the floor slab thickness is too small and I guess the mix ratios for the mortar and concrete works were weak as well. Your building was poorly constructed..The quality of workmanship here is poor and not the size the sandcrete blocks. You need to discontinue the construction and get a structural engineer to do a comprehensive assessment of your building. FreeConCiencE: 4 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KelvinCoaster(m): 6:41am On Jun 25, 2021 |
Mmotimo is back but this time with very good insight and contribution. I accept the belated 'Happy Fathers' Day'. Thank you! 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FreeConCiencE: 6:44am On Jun 25, 2021 |
Aforxzy: It got to this present stage last 2weeks. THANKS |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Inception(m): 6:48am On Jun 25, 2021 |
Please guys what are the prevailing prices of Steel rods: 16mm, 12 mm and 8mm? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by dongc(m): 7:40am On Jun 25, 2021 |
KelvinCoaster: Haha....in my mind I was like....ooo no not another blow on n3xt....totally surprised with that happy father's day wishes .. I will take that also... Thank you 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bolajinoni1(m): 8:14am On Jun 25, 2021 |
A land survey will help protect your investment. A survey can reveal the exact property dimensions, size and location of the home on the property, as well as any other improvements on the land, such as a driveway that may be crossing a property line. For more info Whatsapp or Call 08137651008. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Hatesin: 8:27am On Jun 25, 2021 |
Aforxzy: I laugh whenever I read some of these self acclaimed jack of all trades profesionals capitalize on the size of blocks in building constructions. For crying out loud, the size of blocks has nothing to do with the strength or weakness of a structure. What matters is the strength of the blocks irrespective of the size. I have seen a storey building constructed with 5" solid blocks and as I type, that house is still standing and has stood for more than 20years without any single crack. So, recommending 100 inch size of blocks for a client just to appear more professional solves no problem |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sconp: 8:36am On Jun 25, 2021 |
FreeConCiencE: It's sad that this happened. Lack of sufficient columns is responsible for this. Loads were placed on non-load bearing walls. Concrete fascia possesses it's on weight and I am guessing that it rained during this period leading to even more weight than those blocks could carry. A lot of people consider a structural plan unnecessary for a bungalow, they further make the mistake of giving the project to someone who doesn't know how to pull the job off in the absence of a structural plan. To remedy your situation, you might have to do away with the concrete fascia, raise the block work and roof that way. 4 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sconp: 8:50am On Jun 25, 2021 |
Hatesin: Irrespective of the strength, non load bearing blocks shouldn't be carrying load in any case. This is why the frame model is often the best, where load gets transferred from beams to columns and then to the foundation and blocks act as partitions. 9 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sgtponzihater1(m): 8:52am On Jun 25, 2021 |
FreeConCiencE: Really sorry that you are going through this. I can only imagine the pain in your heart. Stay strong and push your project forward again. Hopefully the architect pays some damages too. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Inception(m): 8:55am On Jun 25, 2021 |
sconp: Smart answer. I use this technique and do not compromise requirements of bearing strength and reinforcements. May be more expensive, but at least i can sleep well In that case, you only need to worry about your foundation vis a vis geotechnical requirements.. (which also you must take care of too!) 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 9:45am On Jun 25, 2021 |
sconp: Are you now referring to the external walls as a non load bearing wall and that was why the parapet partially collapsed and probably the parapet should have been placed on the internal walls? You sure do know what you're posting and that is why the frame model is the best for a bungalow house!!!! Are you for real? And you certainly did comment the thoughts of others based on the likes you got........keep it going. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 10:50am On Jun 25, 2021 |
It's not China, it's not Chinese engineers, it's not prefab homes. Na America, American engineers and it's conventional building. It collapsed
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 11:09am On Jun 25, 2021 |
bixton: Thats why Its MY advice. Shaped by my own experience in construction. Yours will be different, shaped by your own experience. 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Greenarrow01(m): 11:28am On Jun 25, 2021 |
Prolifixent:Cost of fencing an acre of land 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 11:29am On Jun 25, 2021 |
michlins: Built in 1981... More than 40 years old.. This your post doesn't support the vilification / vituperation of American Engineers. If you compare and contrast Europeans and Chinese in terms of building standards vis a vis failure rate, they are not the same and that's facts. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by OAKGroup(m): 11:30am On Jun 25, 2021 |
michlins:Even with good road network and Maintenance of accurate speed, vehicles still get involved in accident, trains derial from their tracks. Accident happens. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 11:33am On Jun 25, 2021 |
Hatesin: Oga Engineer, if it doesnt matter entirely, do your next multi-storey build with 3 inch hollow blocks... and make sure they carry dead loads e.g beams... 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sconp: 12:04pm On Jun 25, 2021 |
bixton: I think you didn't quite get my point, you might have to read that post again. Both internal walls and external walls were made with 6inch hollow blocks which are non-load bearing , what this means is that they are not expected to carry loads. Blocks are not designed to carry loads. You also probably don't understand what I mean by a frame model. If this build was a framed model, beams would have been rigidly connected to one another and then to the column and then the footing. At the moment, as far as I know, the frame method is the best for different kind of builds, from bungalows to high rise structures. 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by OAKGroup(m): 12:05pm On Jun 25, 2021 |
KolaShangOne:Leave him sir. Stalking is his hubby. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 12:18pm On Jun 25, 2021 |
michlins: You have no proof of this Sir. I’ve been on sites where everyone was Chinese. I’ve been sites where everyone was Mexicans. In America. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Hatesin: 12:22pm On Jun 25, 2021 |
OAKGroup: Why are you personally hurt by a simple fact? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Hatesin: 12:33pm On Jun 25, 2021 |
KolaShangOne: By their quotes you will know them. It's your type that would tell a client to get 100 inches blocks and forget about columns not knowing that a structure can stand without a single block 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FreeConCiencE: 12:43pm On Jun 25, 2021 |
sgtponzihater1: Thanks |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 12:50pm On Jun 25, 2021 |
Officer on deck. Attention 2 Likes
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 12:50pm On Jun 25, 2021 |
sconp: I got your explanation completely. As false as it is. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by bixton(m): 12:53pm On Jun 25, 2021 |
KolaShangOne: Well my advice to you is that don't do an experiment on a clients build again. So if a mishap happen you don't go blaming the client. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 1:46pm On Jun 25, 2021 |
bixton: The build I posted is an Experimental build. It wholly belongs to my construction company.. I'm trying several things on it. - 6" block foundation. Surface. - Concrete fascia on 6" blocks - 2.5m iron span (unsupported) - 8ft doors - electrical piping before casting lintels so we dont have to break lintels. - Fire blanket nailed to kitchen ceiling to stop fire spread. -Full house automation using Alexa Etc etc.. Oga Bixton.. further discussions when I come to Port Harcourt. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by KolaShangOne(m): 1:48pm On Jun 25, 2021 |
Hatesin: What are you even saying? 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by DFAMEGUY11S(m): 2:30pm On Jun 25, 2021 |
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