EDUCATIVE MATERIALS - Engineering,Technology, etc.

EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE: WHY IT MATTERS

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

Education as we know is the focal point for development during every individual life. It is one fundamental aspect that should never be ignored by government of EVERY nation. SO WHAT IS EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE? Education infrastructure are crucial elements of learning environments in schools and university. High-quality infrastructure enable a better learning facility which improves student outcomes, and reduces dropout rates, among other benefit. With this in mind, it is important that investment on education…

HOW TREE ROOT AFFECT BUILDING

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

It is important to understand that tree root close to a building can affect it especially when the settlement is unequal. This occur when active tree roots dry out the soil causing differential soil shrinkage. This shrinkage affect the bearing capacity and lead to movement in the building, especially in shallow foundations. The good news is that it can be avoided with a proper planning which will include accurate survey of their position and obtain details…

UNDERSTANDING SAFETY MEASURES WHILE WORKING WITH ELECTRICAL MACHINES

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

When individuals hear the word safety measure the first thing that go to their mind is protecting themselves, but for Engineers it simply means activities and precaution taken to improve it. In the article, we would be sharing light on how people can applied safety standards and measures when dealing with electrical machines. Handling of electrical equipment has rule and regulation which should not be ignored. That is why items carrying electricity should be properly…

MANAGING IN THE TIME OF COVID-19

Posted on April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

The current Covid-19 experience has been likened to a state of war by many people. We are all facing threats on multiple fronts at once: our own health and well-being, that of our family, employees, customers, suppliers, business partners, as well as the stability and sustainability of governance and of the economy at large. Here is a summary of a recent Forbes article by Mark Nevins. He provides some excellent insights with pragmatic pointers. Educate yourself – beyond…

HOW YOUNG ENGINEERS CAN BENEFIT FROM THE LOCK-DOWN

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Gambeta News

What young engineers should do during this lock-down period Engineering is one of the most important disciples to a nation. So, the novel virus which has brought a halt to all activities will surly have hinder progress on all engineering work. But what can young engineering do during this lock-down period? Back then in school, engineering was our pride and joy as we breath, eat and even sleep with it on a daily basis. That…

“GARDEN CITY” OR “GARBAGE CITY”, THE CHOICE IS YOURS?

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019 by Gambeta News

Christmas is here again! Party after Party, with so much to eat and drink. As you make plans to enjoy the festivities, it is important that you think about the environmental effect of some actions. In this season, there is usually an exponential growth in the amount of Plastics and aluminums (inorganic waste) found in our waste streams. The handling and disposal of these inorganic waste is a major challenge for government. Mostly, due to…

MOISTURE DAMAGE, A MAJOR CAUSE OF ROAD FAILURE

Posted on October 10, 2019October 16, 2019 by Gambeta News

The Nigerian Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE) host its 4th Conference and Annual General Meeting. The event was officially opened by NIHTE Port-Harcourt Chapter Chairman Engr. Francis Oriakhi with the National Chairman Engr. Oludayo Oluyemi in attendance. According to Engr. Francis, He plans to increase NIHTE visibility and activities as a chapter in the public domain through seminars, workshops and training for its members. During the meeting held on Tuesday 8th October, 2019,…

KENYA’S ROOFING QUEEN – IRENE WANJIKU

Posted on July 21, 2019July 22, 2019 by Gambeta News

Irene Wanjiku, the founder of Rexe Roofing Products Ltd, discusses building her business with Gambeta News In November 2011, REXE Roofing was incorporated after Irene left her job in the construction industry. She is one of the leading icons in East Africa’s roofing business. Big projects like The Hub Karen in Kenya and Acacia Shopping Mall in Uganda are among the list of her completed projects. Irene is a graduate of Business Administration…

HOW TO PREVENT ROAD FAILURES

Posted on July 15, 2019July 16, 2019 by Gambeta News

When you hear the word road failure, the first thing that comes to your mind has to be poor maintenance. The present road failures are mostly seen in Africa due to bad infrastructural development on the continent. Such failures has result to local communities having challenges transporting their goods as well as providing service to customers. This is why maintenance of road failure is vital for any developing countries. In my view, maintenance is the…

YOU AND THE OPPORTUNITIES OF TOMORROW

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019 by Gambeta News

Times are changing, are you ready for the opportunities of Tomorrow? The only thing that is constant in life, they say is change. In a world that is ever changing and with the advent of technology that is currently disrupting various industries across the globe; are you ready to weather this storm? According to Eliyahu Goldratt: “Good luck is when opportunity meets preparation; while bad luck is when lack of preparation meets reality”. Times, trends,…

BASIC VEHICLE SAFETY CHECKS IN AFRICA

Posted on July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 by Gambeta News

We all know that vehicle are machines that transport good, people and cargo, but what most people don’t know is how to care for them. It is vital that we perform basic check on our vehicles daily before it is put into use. In this article, we would be discussing various ways of checking our vehicles. The first item to consider is to have a vehicle checklist as it will enable you know what is…

FUNDING AFRICA’S INFRASTRUCTURE GAP

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Gambeta News

A look at Infrastructure funding gap across Africa and remedies so far. Key to enabling African economies to make the most of their opportunities is developing infrastructure in the region. Across the continent, new laws are being implemented and alternative sources of infrastructure funding are being sought in order to kick-start direly needed infrastructure projects. At the centre of it all is China, which is providing alternative sources financing to countries in Africa that have…

AFRICA’S YOUNG ENGINEERS ARE RISING

Posted on May 12, 2019April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

Young professional consulting engineers in Africa are gearing up to change the narrative. The young professionals of FIDIC GAMA are coming up with lots of interesting ideas to key industry issues. These were the outcome of a pre-conference event titled, leadership and development at the 26th annual FIDIC GAMA 2019 Conference. Happening in Kampala Uganda, these young professionals are exploring various issues affecting the industry. CHALLENGES FACING YOUNG PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING ENGINEERS IN AFRICA Growth…

HOW IS CONCRETE VITAL TO ANY STRUCTURE

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Gambeta News

Concrete is one of those priceless materials that can never be ignored during any construction project. It is a material that enhance the strength of your building or your structure. The material is the single most widely used in the world. Concrete comes from the Latin “concretus” which means to grow together. It has become an ubiquitous because it is hard to imagine modern life without it. According to statistics from Zhigen Wu from Aplustopia…

HOW TO CREATE A SITE PLAN USING AUTOCAD

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Gambeta News

When you hear the word survey plan, the first thing that comes to you mind are building, Surveyors but it is much more than that. The plan is a document that measures the boundary of a parcel of land to give an accurate measurement and description of that land. The Survey plan is a document that guides the Architect and Civil engineer on how a specific building can be built. This document is vital because from…

HOW TO REDUCE IMPACT OF HIGH WINDS ON TALL BUILDINGS

Posted on April 21, 2019April 21, 2019 by Gambeta News

You might often wonder how tall buildings are able to withstand wind loadings? In this B1M video, we are able to learn how designers reduce the impact of high winds on tall buildings. Click on the floating icon on the right to subscribe. More so, please share, Follow us on Twitter and don’t forget to also like us on Facebook. See more Educative articles

STAGES OF FINANCING IN BUSINESS (STARTUPS)

Posted on April 3, 2019June 12, 2020 by Gambeta News

The Stages of Startup Funding There are several stages of financing in business. Businesses especially startups raise capital for various levels and types of business operations through series or multiple rounds of financing and funding. These funding rounds or stages includes Pre-seed capital and seed capital, Series A, B, and C funding rounds. The Pre-seed capital and seed capital stages of financing in business represent funding in the early stages of business; While Series A,…

FIBERTEX GEOTEXTILE BAGS DESLUDGING WASTE WATER

Posted on April 1, 2019April 3, 2019 by Gambeta News

Fibertex geotextile bags (geobags) for use in on-site desludging wastewater projects, have advantages over conventional methods, which are often unaffordable to authorities and contractors with limited budgets. Benefits of using geobags for sludge removal include ease of operation, efficient retention of solids, compliance with environmental regulations and cost optimisation. A further advantage is this dewatering system is passive and does not require constant monitoring and maintenance of equipment. The filtration properties of geotextiles – which…

HIGHLIGHTS FROM INFRASTRUCTURE INDABA 2019 CONFERENCE

Posted on March 31, 2019April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

Photos and presentation from the Infrastructure Indaba 2019 Conference The Consulting Engineers South Africa organised a two-day conference to bring leading experts together. Importantly, the purpose of this session centred around improving delivery and management of public infrastructure. Hence, the audience featured a collection of public and private officials in the built environment. In essence, the event was a perfect opportunity to foster partnerships between government and the private sector in addressing critical issues facing…

WASTE TO WEALTH: THE ROLE OF THE MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Posted on March 30, 2019April 1, 2019 by Gambeta News

Waste to Wealth: The role of the mechanical engineer is a lecture delivered at the Investiture ceremony for the incoming chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (Port Harcourt Chapter). Engr. Denis A. A. Dania FNSE MNIMechE is a notable engineer with numerous accolades to his name. More so, He has held several offices within the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Port Harcourt Branch. In his long service to the society (1999 – till date), Engr….

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