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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 1:05pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
Hi guys, Can anyone please give me rough estimate/quote for copping a fence of 60x120? Thanks. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 1:10pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
This will solve all the problem in that house,bcs new foundation will be done beneath the house |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mavverick: 1:33pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
When i bought my DB about 7/8 months ago, I was told about this brand and that it is very good. I know of AB and I know of ABB made in England, I believe in the end I went for ABB as the price difference was not much. Mind, this was all before the forex thing went up north, about 14 or 16k or so each then. danowena: 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mavverick: 1:48pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
Ok, whilst I may not be a building expert, I have seen houses that have been underpinned, albeit not in nija. What they did was to have it on stilt, remove the floor boards (what we call german floor in nija, its just wood), pump cement back into the foundation and then cover the floor boards back again. What happend with the house is that it was having vertical cracks around window frames and doors, when I saw it I knew something was wrong, then I saw the structural report as well. There is no point posting the pictures of the house as the circumstances are different. What I would like to know is that how would underpinning be done in nija ? Also, its one for weak foundations, I am not sure about where you have water issues, I also think the solution to the problem is not one that can be done in front of a computer, a structural engineer needs to visit to ascertain what needs to be done. For the benefit of those who do not know what underpinning is. Read on [size=18pt] IF THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR BUILDING IS WEAK: DON’T PANIC, JUST UNDERPIN [/size] Posted on Nov 16, 2015 Categories: CONSTRUCTION Most building collapse scenarios across the world have been attributed to faulty, weak or unstable foundations/sub-structures or issues of overloading of certain structural members within it. Many may wonder if there is any remedy to damaged or poorly-constructed foundations. The good news is -Yes there is. For buildings or other structures with poor, faulty or weak foundations, underpinning operations can be carried out to correct such defects without aesthetic distortion or demolition. Similarly, in buildings for which extra-loading is intended to be introduced (due to remodeling or change of use) beyond the original design, underpinning is also recommended. In the latter case, it is important to first carry out an in-depth assessment of the strength of the foundation in order to ascertain if it can sufficiently sustain the additional load and safely transmit it to the ground on which it rests. Generally when a major renovation, repair, addition, alteration or conversion work is to be performed on an existing building of one-storey or more, a structural integrity test on its load-bearing elements and components should be carried out by a structural engineer to ascertain current structural needs or deficiencies. This assessment should form an essential part of the condition survey of the existing building from which the schedule of dilapidation will be prepared and submitted for the purpose of measurement/valuation and subsequent work. The structural integrity test aims to determine the mechanical properties of the soil stratum just beneath and at the sides of the building’s foundation as well as the current strength/stability status of all its structural members e.g. foundation members, beams, columns, load-bearing walls, shafts, floors and roof and the restrictions imposed during this operation. If the foundation is not strong enough to sustain the new load you want to add to the building (for example an extra floor), additional weights may be introduced to the foundation. However if it’s strength is ok but it will deflect largely when transmitting the entire load to the subsoil on which it rests, the foundation can be taken to a safer depth using micro-piles, pre-stressed connections, jet grouting, etc. or by simply improving the supporting soil’s mechanical properties, its stiffness or bearing capacity in what is known as an underpinning operation. However, only a competent professional foundation or structural engineer must be allowed to manage this high-risk operation to avoid any disaster ranging from underground trappings/caving-in, structural disintegration, to uncontrolled failures or collapse which may pose a huge threat to adjoining structures and facilities, losses and avoidable injuries or death especially in medium and high-rise buildings or structures above 7m from natural ground level. In Nigeria, most building owners are ignorant of the existence of this cost-effective technique and would rather pull down the entire structure and put up a new one. Research has shown that apart from saving time, the cost of underpinning foundations is generally much lower than the cost of demolish-and-rebuild. In addition, underpinning operations saves time and retains the structure’s original efficiency or even gives it a greater efficiency throughout its life span. Culled from Castles Magazine Engr. Osaz. J. ENOBAKHARE is an award-winning Building Contractor and Structural Engineer at Heavens Design-Build Contractors Ltd handling building and estate infrastructure projects across Nigeria since 2010. rotecch77: 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by gabbytabby: 1:49pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
Acceptance of guilt, repentance and restitution. Me I no see this oh. Instead what I see is arrogance and in your face what can you do to me attitude. That stinks to high heavens. He needs a million percent humble pie and some. My take is he needs to build his reputation offline and in say 2-3 years when people's mind have cooled then do a show me what you got with references. Learn to read and receive more and write or speak less. lastpage: 5 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by brag3: 1:49pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
Thank you Sir. much appreciated. allCopacetic: 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by back2sender: 2:04pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
FreeWorld23:Agarawu, post the Link make i vote for Lanicky. Thank you |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by danowena: 2:10pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
mavverick: Thanks! |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by beedam(f): 2:15pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
back2sender: Go back to page 365. Just copy what I wrote below and paste on the page. Dats all! I vote Lanicky CC: NLJEGA 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 2:17pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
Yes is been done here in nigeria in some area before, some where in Abeokuta erunbe (Heath center) and other area also |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FreeWorld23: 2:19pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
back2sender:https://www.nairaland.com/3186985/miss-nairaland-contest-2016-grand. I vote Lanicky. Nljega. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by brag3: 2:23pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
@lastpage, I don't think anyone wants you to conform to any convention. Far from it but I think that unless you are one of those clients (myself included) that has been affected by Brabus you really cannot comprehend what we are feeling. Fact I see your points for forgiveness and I am all for it if Brabus is truly sorry but let's ask this very simple question. Do you HONESTLY believe with all the response/comments that you have read from Brabus he is truly sorry for all these mistakes (as you put them)? I will really like your honest YES/NO to this question And BTW does 2015 qualify as a few years back? Yeah, maybe I was sleep-building when Brabus was working on our project but I and certainly none of the other clients deserved what they got from Brabus lastpage: 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by back2sender: 2:37pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
FreeWorld23:Done! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by topsy23: 3:15pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
danowena: I ve heard about the product but I ve not use it. A&B is different from ABB. I can't say much about the product |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by allCopacetic: 3:20pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
3strikes:You welcome sir |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by write2obi(m): 3:20pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
FreeWorld23:DOne! But i think one ivy is dominating oo 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 3:26pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
babalose: I constantly troll the Internet for alternative home construction methods, alternative power sources and automotive repair business ideas. These are the things I'll retire to do in Nigeria (wish I could start not but Nigeria dictates being on the ground 24/7 on startups). Anyways this video got me to the edge of my seat with interest and I spent the new doing research. I already have the materials on doing similar with wood logs. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by allCopacetic: 3:37pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
mavverick:Original ABB costs almost or twice as much as ABt fir most sizes , if you bought ABB at a price even remotely close to ABt. You most likely have wt is referred to as a "follow come". As far back as 2014 whn ABt (D4 TPN) was retailing for abt 14-15k, ABB was in the environment of 25k. ABB of The attached size (D6 TPN) currently cost more than twice as much as the ABt 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 3:44pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
lastpage: 1) Seems to me that, like me, you're astute enough to handle your builds, so why do you need a Brabus? I'm asking in case I'm missing something that can help me. 2) I salute your compassion for family but me I'm morally flexible to allow collateral damage. Weren't his family eating bokoto and eran igbe with him? Not sure about you but I consider the implications on my family when making career affecting decisions. How about the family of those aggrieved? How does QC1s family feel when they see their waterlogged castle and on the same page they see Brabus gloating with his duplex? 2015 is not years back on an investment that's supposed to be enjoyed for 30 years at least. It is what it is. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by erico2k2(m): 3:46pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
[quote author=FreeWorld23 post=46900888][/quote] Mr AZUH Chey nah only U waka come |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by allCopacetic: 3:48pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
danowena:Its a very very okay brand, if you're on a budget |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FreeWorld23: 3:50pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
erico2k2: https://www.nairaland.com/3186985/miss-nairaland-contest-2016-grand. Hot seat pls |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by FreeWorld23: 3:52pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
write2obi:thanks Sir, lol everybody worked towords their votes. Madam beedem ESE gan. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by allCopacetic: 3:52pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
brag3:you're welcome sir |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 4:32pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
segcymoor: YES I have read it in long past Lastpage! |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Laveda(f): 4:38pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
Good afternoon sirs' please visit this link to help vote for a friend who's contesting for miss NL.. All you is click the link, once it's open you type " I vote Lanicky cc: nljêga " Thanks.. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by write2obi(m): 4:53pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
EgunMogaji: Wish you all the best |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by lastpage: 4:56pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
mavverick: The way some of you here reason is appalling! if you want to quote me, BE HONEST to at least "quote me in full" without mis-representing what l said just because you want to cast aspersions. Where did l ever said or imply that "they deserve what they got" in my post, which l quote below/ Lastpage: WHY DID YOU LEAVE OUT the part where l said "I DO NOT BLAME THEM" for doing so (meaning that it is/should be the "standard practice"? The discuss l responded to have to do with "Brabus and Disaporeans" where some said that the reason they will keep harping on this issue, three years after is to protect Diasporeans who "might not know". FAIR ENOUGH. So, l added that "even if you are a Diasporean and you cant monitor your job the way l do, EMPLOY a competent Supervisor ... who is not the builder and will not be in cahoots with e builder". That is simple enough to understand Go back and read my previous post! I am not a careless person who writes without first reasoning and l dont dwell nor pander to emotions ,as most people here do. If you decide to give Brabus job, MONITOR HIM closely. If by virtue of your location you cant, pay a QUALIFIED ENGINEER a small fee, to do it on your behalf (SUPERVISION) where is the "slap" in that? Even me that manage my build myself, still employs an Engineer to "monitor what l do" so l dont commit blunders. Whats difficult in that, that you dont understand and keep slapping yourself, ehn? Abeg, park well and keep collecting your refund that we all fought for, from Brabus. When you were negotiating with him, we were not even part of it...yet we took out the guns to make him do the right thing. That is what they called "PRINCIPLED". Thank you. Lastpage! BTW: That a building does not sell is a function of so many variables (Price attached, Location, Financial Atmosphere, e.t.c), other that poor build. Are you telling me that Brbaus also built all those houses in Lagos that have not been sold after months of advert for Sale? C'mmon, be realistic and stop drawing on straws Brabus problem has been identified, analyzed and confined.... Anyone that decides to give him a job to do, should do their "due diligence". |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by vikspring(m): 5:02pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
Laveda: laveda am scared oo but I know we can't lose |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by wanaj0: 5:13pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
lastpage: The major problem with Brabus is thinking he will become a civil/structural engineer over night! Most of his problems are related to structures IF only he can employ a structural engineer to work with him while he concentrates on his area of core competency. Brabus is a computer guy. He may have good presentation skills but that is not enough! While presentation skill may give you jobs you need great depth and understanding to make a success of it! It is only in Nigeria that someone with limited knowledge of structures will become a builder overnight. The first project Spyder handled in Port Harcourt, he had problems with it. He knew his limitations and called for help. 10 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by wanaj0: 5:19pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
abdulwastecx: You are a 'professional'. If you make a mistake, your license CAN be withdrawn. That alone makes you to pay attention to details. Brabus issues are NOT mistakes. He is dabbling into areas that he does not have the COMPETENCIES. Interests and passion does not equate to competency. What you call mistakes are 'professional negligence'. Either Brabus get a competent civil/structural engineer to work with him OR he find something else to do! ALL his 'mistakes' are related to structural integrity of his builds. 6 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by beedam(f): 5:52pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
FreeWorld23: OK sir 1 Like |
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