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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Barryton: 7:10am On Apr 16, 2018 |
johnson232:I presume the salty content brings about the soft sand? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Barryton: 7:10am On Apr 16, 2018 |
adanny01:Are u suggesting laterite is more suitable for filling in waterlogged areas? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by adanny01(m): 7:20am On Apr 16, 2018 |
megacontrol: With regards to the question, sharp sand or just sand and laterite are very different in terms of their definition and their engineering properties. Laterite should not be referred to as sand but may be suitably called soil. The major engineering difference is in the particle size distribution with laterite having a broad distribution or particle size from clay through silt to sand while sand is generally size distribution that is coarser than silt but finer than gravel. Difference between sand and sharp sand has to do with shape of the particle rather than size with the latter being more specific to the shape. The second engineering difference is the chemical composition which is derived from rocks it was formed from. Laterite has majorly iron and aluminum while sand is silicon and calcium. Every definition of laterite must contain the word reddish and clayey because of its particle size which contains more clay and silt than sand. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by adanny01(m): 7:20am On Apr 16, 2018 |
Barryton: Exactly. However, if not done properly, it would lead to a disaster where the sand would have been a better option. That is why there is no cheaper substitute for the sub base material for road construction other than laterite. It is also the cause of most road failures in Nigeria and beyond when not done properly. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Barryton: 7:36am On Apr 16, 2018 |
adanny01:This is why i have always maintained every contributor is important on this thread. That is the only way we can have contrary views & learn. Thanks for sharing your findings, so many renowned engineers in this thread have always opined that laterite is a no go area for filling in water logged areas, i just hope they will come out to counter this your position so we can learn. But i still have my reservations, because my little experience with laterite shows it doesn't go well with water. How to make it compact properly in a waterlogged area is what i still don't get. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by adanny01(m): 7:51am On Apr 16, 2018 |
Barryton: The challenge with laterite is controlling its moisture content. So if you are filling land that is permanently flooded, then Laterite will never work since you cant control the water content before compaction 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by spyder880(m): 7:55am On Apr 16, 2018 |
adanny01: I was there during the construction of the East-West road. But not disagreeing with some of your other points which are similar to the submission I made earlier on the matter.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Barryton: 7:56am On Apr 16, 2018 |
adanny01:Okay clear now. Sharp sand is still better for filling waterlogged land, because of inability to control laterite water content before compaction? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by adanny01(m): 8:19am On Apr 16, 2018 |
spyder880: Looks can be deceiving. I am very sure that they will not be dredging river sand and applying for sub base. The key is 1st and foremost the particle size distribution, this will show if the soil is cohesive or not. Then other test will confirm the suitability. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Timtol(m): 8:31am On Apr 16, 2018 |
wow! Great here The current lekki project we probably wanna use sharp sand instead of using laterite cos of its moisture content, "prevention is better than cure" instead of struggling to control the Moisture Content. I think it's better to use sharp sand,my advice tho #cornerstone |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 9:38am On Apr 16, 2018 |
adanny01:Interesting loving it, this is the reason I throw the question to professional in the house. For the other guy that was asking for explanation in private, pls let make every opinion or explanation public in other to give many that may have similar questions opportunities to learn. Thanks you guys for taking time out to explain. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by CofOLandOfPeace(m): 10:30am On Apr 16, 2018 |
Barryton: |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Rubbiish(m): 11:37am On Apr 16, 2018 |
kopell:@first bold; endeavor to throw more questions, that is what we need here. @second bold; Very true. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 1:11pm On Apr 16, 2018 |
@Mr CofOlandOfpeace long time, where’re you been. Any latest information, procedure or cost change in applying to collect C of O in Lagos and Ogun State. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by ubox: 1:27pm On Apr 16, 2018 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 1:31pm On Apr 16, 2018 |
Hello house You guys are doing great work here, kudos to all members. Pls how many 6inches block can i get from a 10tons trip of sand? I will gladly appreciate your response. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 1:50pm On Apr 16, 2018 |
who has an idea how much a sqm of this tile cost? i see it around alot..
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Walins: 2:04pm On Apr 16, 2018 |
bixton:what abt sand in delta |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Chekitaut: 2:13pm On Apr 16, 2018 |
Barryton:Laterite is not a good filling sand to build on but a good filling sand to fill the box of Raft foundation and not Block foundation in a waterlog terrain. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Chekitaut: 2:16pm On Apr 16, 2018 |
skelefish:700 |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 2:19pm On Apr 16, 2018 |
The tiles is called Carrara white, Spanish price range for 60x60 real porcelain 5000-6000 Nigeria version 40x40 size N1600 |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 2:32pm On Apr 16, 2018 |
Dominionng:why will any reasonable person want to install tiles before POP it is not logical I will install my kitchen wall cabinet before I install my tiles But the floor tiles will be done before I install cabinet on the ground 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 2:57pm On Apr 16, 2018 |
rotecch77: nigeria version sef dey? is it of good quality? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 3:06pm On Apr 16, 2018 |
I would like to ask a question.. this goes to those fixing POP in their houses. does the whole POP come before fixing tiles, if so, how do you start fixing tiles on the wall where the POP connects as in my understanding, it may be a bit of a not so clean job when you have the edges of the wall tiles pop out because it doesnt lap well with the POP.. How does that work can someone explain to me? ![]() |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 3:07pm On Apr 16, 2018 |
Chekitaut:Thank u very much sir!!! U have any about that for 9inches & 6inches solid per 10tons? Thanks alot Chekitaut, i really appreciate. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 3:10pm On Apr 16, 2018 |
GoodFaith:i.e in order; kitchen wall cabinet Floor tiles Ground cabinet |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 3:16pm On Apr 16, 2018 |
aonag:It is measurement, same way they measure tiles to lap with pvc or ceiling board. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Chekitaut: 3:19pm On Apr 16, 2018 |
skelefish:A complete 10tons will produce 9" 500blocks & 6" 700blocks 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 3:21pm On Apr 16, 2018 |
skelefish:so basically its measured and then pop is fixed and comes wall tiles right? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 3:21pm On Apr 16, 2018 |
Chekitaut:Does it produce same number of blocks for 6inches solid & hollow? Thanks alot. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 3:23pm On Apr 16, 2018 |
aonag:The topmost tile under the POP cornice is properly measured not to leave any gap between the cornice & tiles. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Chekitaut: 3:24pm On Apr 16, 2018 |
skelefish:am only familiar with hollow blocks |
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