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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 9:35am On Sep 30, 2020 |
Well I don't think that this talk about gussets are necessary because as a welder, it's not even possible for you to weld two 2" angle iron on a H channel without one. The space for you to weld is just 1½" and as such can't contain two 2" channel. So you will be needing at least 5" "plate" welded on the H channel before you can weld the two angle iron. But that's how I work sha I don't know about others PS. The colon (") in the above statement represents inches 4 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Footstradamus(m): 9:51am On Sep 30, 2020 |
michlins: Nice you finally decided to divulge your method. Still not a fan of metal doors used as interior doors. Having said that we will be needing at least 5 metal doors for exterior doors (single) and two doubles. You will get priority when the time comes as the project is in your backyard. Cheers 6 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 10:11am On Sep 30, 2020 |
n3xt: Thanks. I’m more of a woodworker and just learning welding. I wish I had paid more attention in the USA to MIG and TIG welding. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 10:28am On Sep 30, 2020 |
michlins: This is still very valid too. That plate you’re talking about is the gusset. To have a very good understanding of how gussets are used in steel structures, check the popular Onitsha Bridge.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by abdulwastecx(m): 10:53am On Sep 30, 2020 |
micgray100: There are connections you can't do without using a gusset plate. For example, building a truss with angles required the use of gusset plate. Brazing a columns, beams and other structural members with angles also required the use of gusset plate. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Footstradamus(m): 11:31am On Sep 30, 2020 |
n3xt: Bro let me pick your brain a little on a question i asked earlier, how much do you think it would cost to plaster an 8 bedroom duplex, or better still how many bags of cement would you consider adequate, trips of sand and the likes. its 8 bedrooms, 2 sitting rooms, 2 kitchens, a store and laundry. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 12:17pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
Footstradamus:Two to three bags of cement for one room 12 x12 two Bricklayers and one service for one room 12 x12 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 12:25pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
Footstradamus: Budget - N2m I spent N2.3m on almost same building configuration (7 rooms, 2 kitchen, 3 lounge, 10 toilets, gatehouse, gym, fence and other external works) Make plans for: 300+ bags of cement. Sand (Big Truck) = 6 - 8 trips If small trucks, budget 14 trips. Labour (local labour rate apply) 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Footstradamus(m): 12:32pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
n3xt: That's a lot bro, thanks. I think taking it two rooms at a time will help. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 12:32pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
n3xt:300 bags of cements? Please can we just talk about inside Are you telling us100 bags of cement for inside plastering? the 8 rooms is about on the high end 8 x 3= 24 bags |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Footstradamus(m): 12:33pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
GoodFaith: Thanks...i think this is the way to go. Small small make e no break hand ![]() 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 12:33pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
Footstradamus:Yes, You are right Complete BS |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 12:35pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
If you read some cost projection here U will be discourage from building a house 4 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Footstradamus(m): 12:39pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
GoodFaith: I think he means with the outside and also fence and all 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 12:42pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
GoodFaith: Smiles. The owner is buying the cement and the masons are using it. Plastering get level. When it comes to finishes, I don’t involve myself in too much stuffs. I encourage owners to use what they can afford. Someone like me used 26 bags of cement to cast 2 gate pillars and ground beam for my sliding gate. Someone else can use 8 bags to achieve same. It’s not BS. It’s what you want. So if 2 - 3 bags of cement can plaster a room with 3.1m headroom. Go ahead and use it. Just make yourself comfortable! All house na house. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 12:43pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
Footstradamus: I fully understand to plaster 50X100 10 blocks above the ground is about 20 bags of cement 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 12:46pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
n3xt: Nigeria BS "plastering get level" Please tell us in your highest level the number of bags of cement for a 12 x12 room Just two pillars for one entrance or four pillars two entrance "Someone like me used 26 bags of cement to cast 2 gate pillars and ground beam for my sliding gate. Someone else can use 8 bags to achieve same" 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 12:50pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
GoodFaith: I don’t mean to be insultive but I have no answer to your request. I just gave him idea of what I spent on my project. You can do the calculations or discard it as another “Nigerian BS.” It’s not bible. 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 12:53pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
n3xt: With all due Respect Give an idea for one room 12 x12 plastering in the best of all We are here to help each other Sorry there are contractors here to help their business 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 12:58pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 1:06pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
n3xt:If you are a contractor and you have failed to give a direct answer to a simple question I will be "VERY CAREFUL DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU" |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 1:12pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: I will think so too o... because many tank stand I have seen are like the one I did. But the professional one he showed is very good too, but nah money go kill am. Thx. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 1:14pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
n3xt: Of course you are right to distinguish the difference between the two. I never stop learning and thank you for the details explanations. At least we know what to require in future. Thanks. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 1:18pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
[quote author=Macsjebs post=94457440][/quote] @Macsjebs Oga. Please stop your advertisement on this thread o. Thank you. Hajji M. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 1:21pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
mufutau55: Unfortunately, not so much difference. It’s just the additional cost of gusset plate which is almost nothing. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 1:25pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
mufutau55: It's a design need. What we use here will never pass in an earthquake zone or where lateral movement is expected. These things do collapse though. On oof my personal failings i snot coming up with a better idea and resorting to the normal elevated water stand. A buried tank with a solar powered pump is what I hope to do on my future personal plan. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 1:28pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
GoodFaith: A typical naija Gate has 2 supporting pillars and you have a gate (like Pic 1 below). But learned professionals on this platform will tell you that the gate design in pic 2 below is better and that was exactly how my gate (pic 3) was installed. Both gate design/installation will work, I as a person just want something better. 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 1:32pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: design should always be base on know environmental issue Are there earthquake in the location of this design? 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nobody: 1:36pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 1:38pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
n3xt: So you used 28 bags of cement for two pillars and sliding gate The pillars I guess are not standard pillars Ok let us work out this 28 bags You used 9 bags for one pillars Please don't talk to me like a fool if you are not going to explain will need over 18 bags of cement for the two for two pillars 10 bags of cement for the sliding gate I guess it's Lagos No granite or sand was used It was all cement 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Osagiesamuel02(m): 1:44pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
GoodFaith: If he does it room by room, how will he calculate that of the exterior and fence 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by GoodFaith: 1:47pm On Sep 30, 2020 |
It is like plumber telling us we need 50 pipe to Run double line to a soak away the land is 50 X 100 A pipe is 8 ft From one end of the land to the other is 100ft so you need 12.5 pipes for each line But building don't start from one end of the land to the other so the two line will be 25 pipe end to end How can you justify 50 pipe or 35 pipes 1 Like |
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