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Technical Guide: Detailing and Arrangement of Beam Reinforcements on Site

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Beams are horizontal structural elements used for supporting lateral loads. In conventional reinforced concrete structures, beams usually receive load from the floor slab, but...
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Beams

Precast Lintels: A Cost and Time-Saving Solution in Construction

Mubarak Shittu - 2
A lintel is a secondary structural member used to support a wall spanning above an opening in a masonry wall. They are usually categorised...
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Geotechnical Engineering

Application of Effective Stress Concept in the Analysis of Cohesive Soils

Ubani Obinna - 0
The application of load on a saturated soil increases the pore water pressure. This sets up a hydraulic gradient which causes the water to...
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Geotechnical Engineering

Recommended Depth of Exploration for Site Investigation

Ivy Ugorji - 0
Soil is a complex and highly variable product of nature, and the extent of this variation is known in advance. As a result, site...
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Water retaining structures

Water Bars (Water Stops) – Uses, Types, and Applications

Ubani Obinna - 1
In reinforced concrete water retaining/excluding structures, a potential source of leakage or water ingress is the construction joint, and that is why water bars...
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Foundations

Massive Diaphragm Wall Reinforcement Installation (Video and Discussion)

Ubani Obinna - 0
A video was recently shared on Linkedin showing a huge and long reinforcement cage for a diaphragm wall being put in place. Please watch...
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Construction

How to Plaster a Block Wall

Ubani Obinna - 0
Plastering is the process of covering a wall surface with a thin layer of mortar for protection and decorative purposes. It is usually the...
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Opinion

The Everyday Engineer

Ivy Ugorji - 2
What comes to your mind when you hear the word engineering? Does it bring to your imagination skyscrapers, bridges, highways, tech devices as well...
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Quantity Estimation

Cost of building a duplex in Nigeria (foundation to DPC)

Ubani Obinna Uzodimma - 14
The cost of building a duplex in Nigeria varies, and it is generally influenced by the size of the building, the price of construction...
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Uncategorized

Important checklists before casting concrete on site

Ubani Obinna - 1
Concreting or casting days are usually big days for site engineers. It is very typical to see engineers and project managers work very hard...
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Informative Posts

Tips for Civil Engineering Job Interviews

Ubani Obinna - 3
Landing a good job soon after graduation is the dream of many young civil engineering students. On the other hand, as a professional engineer...
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Concrete

Cement Standards and Applications in Nigeria

Ubani Obinna - 0
Cement is one of the most popular construction materials in Nigeria, and has been extensively utilised in civil engineering works such as building construction,...
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