EDUCATIVE MATERIALS - Engineering,Technology, etc.

NIGERIA AND ITS DEMOCRACY

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Gambeta News

DEMOCRACY DAY IN NIGERIA The Democracy Day in Nigeria is one of the most important holidays in the country. It was the date when the military rule in Nigeria ended! that is the 29th of May, 1999. So every 29th of May, is a holiday to celebrate the change to democracy in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It was on this day (May 29th 1999) President Olusegun Obasanjo took office as the first democratic president after decades…

STATE OF ERITREA- THE HIDDEN GEM OF AFRICA

Posted on May 24, 2018May 24, 2018 by Gambeta News

Eritrea is a Northeast African country on the red sea coast. It is bordered by Sudan in the west, Ethopia in the south and Djibouti in the southeast. It was an Italian colony from 1890 – 1947 before the British took over. A war of independence broke out and eventually got their independence in 1993. It’s Independence Day is one of the most important public holidays in the country. They mark it May 24 every year. Fun and…

WHY ARE STIRRUPS IMPORTANT IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Gambeta News

Stirrups is an important material in the construction industry. It’s important is vital because it is help makes the reinforcement to be in place before the concrete is poured. It also help to resist lateral shear and provide stability to the reinforcement of steel bars. It also makes sure that the various structural elements like beans, columns etc are build as per te design. They are place at proper intervals to beams and columns to…

HOW TO CARRY-OUT QUANTITY SURVEY OF A BUILDING

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Gambeta News

The role of a quantity surveyor is very important when it comes to building a house. So it is important that the survey of a building is done by a good Quantity Surveyor. They are responsible for the cost of any building project – from initial estimates, right through to the final acquisition of materials. IMPORTANT ITEMS TO KNOW BEFORE CARRY-OUT IT. 1) Study the drawings carefully ( without study drawing we can’t calculate quantity of any…

TECHNICAL TERMS ABOUT REINFORCEMENT A SUPERVISOR MUST KNOW

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Gambeta News

Reinforcement in concrete may be simple bar or series of bars, bend to a given schedule which is known as bar schedule. It is also one of the most widely used modern building materials. This article is to enable supervisor going or are already on site to understand how to use this building materials. Below are a few technical terms that should be understand properly. 1: Concrete Cover for Reinforcement Concrete cover is also called clear cover for reinforcement. and…

WHY ARE BAMBOO IMPORTANT IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

Bamboo are a very vital material when it comes to the building industry. It play a unique role in the effort to alleviate housing and infrastructure problems especially in developing countries. It is a material that helps guarantee better performances (in terms of resistance, traction and compression). So why is it important, many people have ask this question so many times. It is important because it durable, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. It is as strong as steel in…

THE REBULIC OF SIERRA LEONE

Posted on April 27, 2018May 11, 2018 by Gambeta News

One of the Youngest democracies in the world celebrates its independence today 27th April, 2018. The name Sierra Leone came about when a Portuguese explorer sailed down the coast of West Africa. There is a confusion of what influenced Pedro da Cintra to come up with “Sierra Lyoa” meaning Lion Mountains. Some say the coastal regions looked like “lion’s teeth”. Others suggest he thought the thunderstorms over the mountainous peninsula sounded like the roar of a lion. Sixteenth…

TOGOLESE REPUBLIC

Posted on April 27, 2018May 11, 2018 by Gambeta News

Info on the Togolese Republic as its marks its 58th Independence Anniversary today (27th April, 2018). Togo officially known as Togolese Republic is one of the smallest countries in Africa with an estimated population of 7.6 million. From the 11th -16th century marked the migration of various tribes into the region. Togo and its surrounding region earned the name “The Slave Coast” because from the 16th -18th century the coastal region was a major trading…

HOW TO IMPROVE BEARING CAPACITY OF A SOIL

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Gambeta News

We know that bearing capacity of a soil helps to support the loads applied to the ground. It also has to do with the pressure between the foundation and soil. This pressure should not affect the soil if not it will produce shear failure in the soil. This article will enable young and existing engineers to understand how to improve bearing capacity of a soil. We should also know that sometimes the safe bearing pressure…

STANDALONE SEWAGE SYSTEM IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Posted on April 24, 2018April 26, 2018 by Gambeta News

What is, and how do local engineers construct sewage systems in Africa. In Nigeria and some other parts of Africa, the sewage system comprises of soak-away pit and septic tank. They are built together and then separated by a wall. This system is predominant in developing countries due to the absence of a centralised system. This independent system is usually funded and built by the household. Septic tank are watertight chambers below ground level to receive…

WHY DO CRACKS OCCUR IN CONCRETE

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Gambeta News

We know that concrete is the most widely used materials in the construction Industry. It is so vital because it improves the aesthetic value of your building. It also make it more appealing to your clients and the end users. Concrete is the most sustainable building material that you can use to enhance the strength of your building. So this article will help you understand and prevent cracks form occurring in your concrete. Below are the various items…

CIVIL ENGINEERS: IMPORTANT FACTORS FOR SELECTION OF SITE

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Gambeta News

Site selection involves measuring the needs of a new project against the merits of potential locations. The process typically includes selecting and evaluating communities, real estate site analysis and acquisition. Site selection considerations should begin early in the capital development process and play a significant role in pre-planning discussions. The process includes the following steps: Define project criteria Evaluate communities Create short list of communities based upon project criteria Identify real estate sites within each finalist…

IMPERATIVE THINGS A CIVIL ENGINEER MUST KNOW BEFORE GOING TO SITE

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Gambeta News

When i was an undergraduate student back then, we always refer to ourselves as the mother of engineering. Because we feel that we are in a profession that gives birth to so many careers. This article is a guide for all civil engineers to understand what is important before going to site. The items various from basic terms, tests, code etc. TEST ON CONCRETE There are basically two type of concrete testing namely; test on…

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Gambeta News

Concept Of Environmental Engineering Environmental engineering system is the branch of engineering concerned with the application of scientific and engineering principles for human protection. It has an effects of adverse environmental factors such as protection of environments, both local and global. It also has the potential to deleterious effects natural and human activities while also improving environmental quality. Environmental engineering system can also be described as a branch of applied science and technology that solves…

SIMPLE STEPS FOR DESIGNING A FOUNDATION

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Gambeta News

Foundation is one of the structural element that is use when designing a building. When i was an undergraduate student, Our lecturers always tell you that we should be very careful during design. Fast-Forward years later, i now understand why design of a structure is important. So i will be talking about one of the most important structural element which is the foundation. A foundation to me is the first and i will say the…

WHY IS ENGINEERING SO VITAL IN THE SOCIETY

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Gambeta News

Engineering is vital because without it society is nothing. Engineering is important because in our modern society its practise has been for one permanent reason which is benefiting mankind. It has constantly been interacting with our environment by sustaining human life. Apart from it been exciting and challenging, it also create new design that benefit humanity through innovation. It also plays an important roles when it comes to vital issue such as delivering clean water…

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…

HOW TO SET-OUT A BUILDING (SETTING-OUT) PROCEDURE

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Gambeta News

A building is set out in order to clearly define the outline of the excavation and the centre line of the walls, so that construction can be carried out exactly according to the plan. The centre line method of setting out is generally preferred and adopted. Setting out can be a very complex engineering process but with need experience its quite easy. Experienced engineer and surveyors are those involved in setting out of structures, in…

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 GETTING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGICAL IDEA

Posted on April 4, 2018April 5, 2018 by Gambeta News

Technology is becoming an important part of our lives, and engineering projects are adopting these innovations. Technology adoption in the engineering industry has been enormous. The industry has seen some transformation in how projects are executed and managed. Over the years, lapses in productivity gap and lack of tech adoption has been the reason for some construction companies downfall. Therefore, it is important that companies explore innovative ideas. These are some of the best way you…

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