MrOkenwa:
Good day, I told the person handling my building to introduce pillars at the 4 corners of the suck away but he said it’s not necessary. He did 6 pillars for the septic.
Is this not going to pose any risk later on? Especially when car is parked on it?

Person2person:


The guy don't want to put pillar because of the small span, he assume the block should be able to withstand the load from the vehicle.

the right thing is to put columns on the corners, column and beams are load carrier. another option is to fill the blocks at the edge with concrete.

IreAy0:
For sale... MDF top , iron leg.... Work table or reading table... Call me for price 08027331810 or 08079856013

Jonecbosco:
Hello everyone, I need clarifications on these construction question for a 3 storey commercial building
1. Between 12 and 16mm rods, which is used in running the beams for the second slab
2. Can 12mm rod be used in running the pillars of the second and third floor?
Thank you

Jonecbosco:
Hello everyone, I need clarifications on these construction question for a 3 storey commercial building
1. Between 12 and 16mm rods, which is used in running the beams for the second slab
2. Can 12mm rod be used in running the pillars of the second and third floor?
Thank you

Abita23:
Pls tell me the cause these fence to change to green. we painted it last December 20019. It is a dry land. We used fine coat paint

Adedward:
boss, God done see u already sir,

Person2person:


Refer to your structural design.

MrKenny:

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Abita23:
Pls tell me the cause these fence to change to green. we painted it last December 20019. It is a dry land. We used fine coat paint

diordaves:


In what capacity are you asking this question? If a homeowner,seek professional engagement from a qualified and experienced civil/structural engineer or builder regarding structural matters. Homeowners should not be debating such issues with their builders (from a position of ignorance) IF the builder is qualified and experience to do so. Engage a professional and trust her/his judgement and interpretation of the structural drawings.

If you are a DIY builder, you are encouraged to seek professional help from a qualified expert(s) for structural issues. You may resort to DIY for painting and decourating stage.

Are you a pretender builder who got stocked at this stage and now seeking help online? It is not advisable to encourage you further as the construction may be unsafe as you don't apparently know how to interprete a structural drawing (if you have one). The answer you seek is in the structural drawing.

Are you a building student/apprentice? Refer to the stuctural drawing and ask for help if you can't interprete the drawings. If there are no structural drawings, you are not being well tutored.

mufutau55:


That is not a bad idea. It will surely help those ppl who cared to look.

Hajji M.

valencia2012:

You're indeed a saviour. Even though am disappointed for not getting any input by some other prominent commentators, engineers and building professionals on this thread. Block laying and setting is presently ongoing on the lintel and work would stop here until am present for parapet and roofing. Certainly a pre cast parapet is not on my list.
Kindly send your email. Who knows....

Jonecbosco:
Hello everyone, I need clarifications on these construction question for a 3 storey commercial building
1. Between 12 and 16mm rods, which is used in running the beams for the second slab
2. Can 12mm rod be used in running the pillars of the second and third floor?
Thank you

Abita23:
Pls tell me the cause these fence to change to green. we painted it last December 20019. It is a dry land. We used fine coat paint

Jonecbosco:
Hello everyone, I need clarifications on these construction question for a 3 storey commercial building
1. Between 12 and 16mm rods, which is used in running the beams for the second slab
2. Can 12mm rod be used in running the pillars of the second and third floor?
Thank you

Jonecbosco:
Hello everyone, I need clarifications on these construction question for a 3 storey commercial building
1. Between 12 and 16mm rods, which is used in running the beams for the second slab
2. Can 12mm rod be used in running the pillars of the second and third floor?
Thank you

diordaves:


In what capacity are you asking this question? If a homeowner,seek professional engagement from a qualified and experienced civil/structural engineer or builder regarding structural matters. Homeowners should not be debating such issues with their builders (from a position of ignorance) IF the builder is qualified and experience to do so. Engage a professional and trust her/his judgement and interpretation of the structural drawings.

If you are a DIY builder, you are encouraged to seek professional help from a qualified expert(s) for structural issues. You may resort to DIY for painting and decourating stage.

Are you a pretender builder who got stocked at this stage and now seeking help online? It is not advisable to encourage you further as the construction may be unsafe as you don't apparently know how to interprete a structural drawing (if you have one). The answer you seek is in the structural drawing.

Are you a building student/apprentice? Refer to the stuctural drawing and ask for help if you can't interprete the drawings. If there are no structural drawings, you are not being well tutored.

Jonecbosco:
Hello everyone, I need clarifications on these construction question for a 3 storey commercial building
1. Between 12 and 16mm rods, which is used in running the beams for the second slab
2. Can 12mm rod be used in running the pillars of the second and third floor?
Thank you

Chekitaut:
3rd floor: 6 bars of 12mm is ok or 4 bars of 16mm
2nd floor: 8bars of 12mm

@Aventure
@abdulwastecx

These are confirmed structural engineer here.

rotecch77:
I’m calling all the stakeholders here to let’s team up to tackle anything scam acts or to find a way on how to always settling dispute on this section of nairaland bcs this is giving us bad name as a Nigeria as a whole.

I know few people from here do settle dispute at times here or behind the scene
So that this section will be a save section for both the clients and the rest to transact business without entertain fear

mosmarbuilders:
Tell me Civil Engineering practice that state this? Don't mislead him pls. Let him abide with whats on it structural drawing signed and sealed by a competent Structural Engineer

EgunMogaji2:

Please be careful Sir. Put lots of disclaimers.
Good guys go rogue on here sometimes.

Biztech05:
Yes oga Rotech,

I will like to say this, All deal or contract should be well annotate, i think this will also help.

In any deal or contract, there should be an agreement between the 2 parties. And this should put into written form,so it can be enforced @ any points ( contract agreements).
This will also save pple from quack parading as professional. Where marketer/ block maker wouldn't be claiming to be An Engineer all bcus of stomach.

I think this will save pple from being cheated or scam
Because i observe most deal here are like PAROLE!
Let change how we deal, professional here knows what talking about and also some Homeowners.
Then the agreement not necessary prepared by lawyers, if we want to save cost or for small deal
But it good we consult legal practitioners for better format! Let alway do it right.

Biztech consult.

valencia2012:
Hello Folks, I humbly crave your indulgence.........
My annual vacation this year might not hold due to the continued Covid-19 flight ban and other measures in place. Too bad that half way into the year, we still face uncertainties about 2020 especially in DIASPORA. And as a result, I might not complete my planned roofing of my 6 bedroom duplex this year.
The question is:
Could I do the parapet now and then the roofing next year?
For how long can i leave the parapet bare and exposed?
Could 10 days be enough to do the parapet and then the roofing if they must be done together?
Materials are no problem as a pal who owes me a favour is providing them from his shop.
Regards.

Jonecbosco:
Hello everyone, I need clarifications on these construction question for a 3 storey commercial building
1. Between 12 and 16mm rods, which is used in running the beams for the second slab
2. Can 12mm rod be used in running the pillars of the second and third floor?
Thank you