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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Hatesin: 8:23pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
FreeConCiencE: Exactly my point last time. An Architect from one of the "We Design and Build Companies of Nig. Ltd. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 8:26pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
If the weight of the parapet was the reason for the collapse, it can be salvaged. But if there are other underlying issues, then the integrity of the building has to be evaluated. Better to get a professional to look at it. twinskenny: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FreeConCiencE: 8:27pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
twinskenny: He was the one that designed it and he knew it would carry concrete fascia right from the onset of the work. And he is the one handling it |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by BuildingProject: 8:30pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
Hello, Please I need where I can get this type of burglar or if anyone can fabricate it. 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FreeConCiencE: 8:31pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
gordonbarrett: He was the one that designed it and he knew it would carry parapet right from the beginning. He is the one doing the construction. See the 3D
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by BiigTee: 8:33pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
A very big thank you to everyone for earlier this month.. Just felt I should give u guys update.. We have stopped the work at this point to recuperate financially ��.. Kobokobo ways! Pic 1 Where we started! 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by BiigTee: 8:34pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
Where we are now! 2 Likes
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by BiigTee: 8:39pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
I intend to cut the small arches at the entrance porch of the building... So that it is straight (square 90°) Can someone suggest parapet designs.. Or post links! 3 Likes
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by OAKGroup(m): 8:42pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
FreeConCiencE:This walls were constructed with 6inches block? I could see that in the last pic. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by OAKGroup(m): 8:44pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
FreeConCiencE:You used 6inches blocks. Were the blocks strong enough? What about the bonding? Was the mortal mixed accordingly? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FreeConCiencE: 8:45pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
kopell: He is an architect, a registered one for that matter. He is just too stubborn and he believes he knows it all 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by OAKGroup(m): 8:48pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
Hatesin:Stop this. You shouldn't spoil the integrity of others here. You could see the size of blocks used, the load placed upon it couldn't get carried. The structure wasn't constructed accordingly in the first place. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Hatesin: 8:49pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
FreeConCiencE: Yeah, the 3D. That's the only thing they can offer you. I doubt if there's any structural plan 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FreeConCiencE: 8:51pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
OAKGroup: I also challenged him on using 6 inches block, he said he had done one before with 6 inchesbblock and the house is still standing well. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by OAKGroup(m): 8:52pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
FreeConCiencE:Look at the spans of these beams. They ain't in proportion to the block walls carrying them in the first place. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Hatesin: 8:52pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
OAKGroup: Size of blocks indeed....! |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FreeConCiencE: 8:55pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
OAKGroup: But I also challenged him on using 6 inches block and he said he had done one before with 6 inchesbblock and that the house is still standing well....... 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by OAKGroup(m): 8:55pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
FreeConCiencE:This should av been a red flag in the first place sir. Learning is a continuous process, it ends when we die. Anyone who doesn't yield to learning is bound to collapse just as the case of that structure. I hate the words you said Ur architect used. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FreeConCiencE: 8:57pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
Hatesin: Please, what should I do now. Please advise is needed. Because the guy is saying he will go back there tomorrow 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by OAKGroup(m): 8:58pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
FreeConCiencE:You shouldn't have believed him. According to our tutors when we were in sch. The only areas we were permitted to use 6inches blocks were areas that the walls are said to be non load bearing. Non loading bearing walls are walls that are not carrying any load. Even if you were to use it, such block must be specially moulded for such purpose. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FreeConCiencE: 8:59pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
OAKGroup:Please advise is needed, what should I do now? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 8:59pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
FreeConCiencE: It’s not every architect that can interpret what they draw. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by OAKGroup(m): 9:01pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
FreeConCiencE:I will not advice you proceed with such construction. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FreeConCiencE: 9:03pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
FreeConCiencE: Please, advice is needed. What should I do now because he is saying he would go back to the site tomorrow |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FreeConCiencE: 9:05pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
OAKGroup:Should I accept that they correct the errors and move on? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 9:07pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
FreeConCiencE: Stop all work for now. Get an independent consultant/inspector to access the integrity of the structure and the likely cause of the failure. If you must do it over again, I’d suggest you introduce columns to carry the weight of the parapet. There might be more to this than just the weight of the “precast” parapet. 4 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by OAKGroup(m): 9:09pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
n3xt:Yeah |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by OAKGroup(m): 9:16pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
FreeConCiencE:Hmmm. This is deep. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by true2home(m): 9:18pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 9:22pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
Singapore1: I confirm that you know it Sir. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 9:26pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
BiigTee: Please cut it as long as they’re not structural. I find it distasteful. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 9:31pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
FreeConCiencE: You probably know this but what I’ve learnt from builders on here is to use 9” for external perimeter and use 6” for interior partitions. To be sincere, most, not all, Nigerian blocks are pieces of shyte, structurally. I hope to introduce a line of blocks made to international standards next year. 3 Likes |
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