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ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION: WHAT ARE THE MATERIALS BEEN USED

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Gambeta News

Transmission is one of three important aspect of electricity generation. That is why we need to understand the materials that are needed before electricity is transmitted. Transmission line is an important part of power system. The cost and life of transmission line primarily depend on the material used for making conductor for transmission line. Read full details on Electrical4U Click on the floating icon on the right to subscribe. More so, please share, Follow…

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…

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…

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…

Consultancy: Challenges of Civil Engineering Firm in Nigeria

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Gambeta News

The wealth creation cycle in construction industry revolves around the political climate, economy, government policies, availability of resources, technology, and skilled manpower. Thousands of engineering graduates leave school in Nigeria each year, and the job opportunities are getting leaner by the day. If I may say, this trend is worse in structural engineering consultancy sector in Nigeria. In Nigeria currently, construction and real estate companies are recruiting more civil engineering graduates than any other sector….

THE FIRST MAP CAR NAVIGATOR BEFORE GPS

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Gambeta News

Before the introduction of GPS, the first mapped car navigator was electro Gyrocator The world’s first map-based automotive navigation system, ‘Honda Electro Gyrocator,’ was released in 1981. Administered by the IEEE History Center and supported by donors, the milestone program recognizes outstanding technical developments around the world. Sold and used by 1981 Honda Accord and Honda vehicles, the electro gyrocator uses inertial navigation technology. It is been represented by a moving dot on a 15-centimeter…

REASON WHY AN ENGINEER SHOULD BE LICENSED

Posted on April 4, 2018April 4, 2018 by Gambeta News

DOES HAVING A LICENSE MAKE YOU AN ENGINEER Having observed and looked at the various question asked by young engineer like is it compulsory for me to be license before becoming an engineer of what use is a license to an engineer Well there are regulations and license established by various jurisdictions of the world to encourage public welfare, safety, well-being and other interests of the general public. And to define the license process through which…

Ways of reducing stress at work

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Gambeta News

The average business professional has 30 to 100 projects on their plate.Workers are been interrupted seven times an hour and distracted up to 2.1 hours a day. And four out of 10 people working at large companies are experiencing a major corporate restructuring, and therefore facing uncertainly about their futures. This may be why more than 40% of adults say they lie awake at night plagued by the stressful events of the day. Steps to…