Can we have a detailed video as regards ground beam from architectural drawings, do you have to bring out all the partition walls as drawn in the floor plan in the foundation? Or strategic pick of walls to serves as ground beam
1. What's makes up the weak Concrete used for filling the hollow blocks? I want to know if it mixed with chippings then poured & filled up? 2. What is your take on the use of sharp sand to fill to do 100 percent filling Or the use of Latrite & sharp sand for 70:30 filling 70 = Latrite (below) 30 = sharp sand (on top)
Sharpsand (or a combination of laterite and sharpsand) is the best filling material , especially for water logged site because of its good drainage properties and stability. Traditionally, laterite (red sand) is used since it is cheaper and because it offers stiffening advantage when dry. If your site is not a water logged, laterite should suffice.
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I would recommend going 3 blocks higher than your road level(reference ground floor), especially if the building is in the south with high rain fall.
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Good job Sir, your work is so clean and neat love it , keep it up and God bless
Thank you very much
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Thank you engineer, Very informative 🔥🔥🔥… now I know more about building foundations
Thank you very much doctor. Glad you came across something informative.
Very good job. Please can you help with house plan for 4BR ensuite bungalow on 60 by 30 half plot of land. Thanks and God bless you abundantly.
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Can we have a detailed video as regards ground beam from architectural drawings, do you have to bring out all the partition walls as drawn in the floor plan in the foundation? Or strategic pick of walls to serves as ground beam
Thank you Engineer!
You are welcome.
1. What's makes up the weak Concrete used for filling the hollow blocks?
I want to know if it mixed with chippings then poured & filled up?
2. What is your take on the use of sharp sand to fill to do 100 percent filling
Or the use of Latrite & sharp sand for 70:30 filling
70 = Latrite (below)
30 = sharp sand (on top)
Can’t one use solid blocks instead of hollow blocks please?
Sure you can
@@Emmanuel_Ejike Many thanks for this response. Should I request double side by side or 1 in a row is OK?
Can’t one use the solid blocks?
How many mm of Rod did you used for the rings was it 8mm or 10mm?
@Uduak Harry We used 8mm for the rings
Can't rocks be used for the foundation instead of hallow blocks?
How many ton of latran for the filling
Where are you based
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Instead of literite y not go for rough sharp sand
sharp sand could be used or a mixture of both
I am building bungalow house can l covert it to pent house
yeah, sure. After review and recommendation by the structural Engineer
Can you do it for me
Where's ur location please?
Based off Port Harcourt, but cover SE and SS zone at the moment. Designs are done virtually
Clear and precise information. Great work...
Thank you very much.
Can you use Sharp Sand to fill your foundation or which Sand is the best to fill foundation or pit
Sharpsand (or a combination of laterite and sharpsand) is the best filling material , especially for water logged site because of its good drainage properties and stability. Traditionally, laterite (red sand) is used since it is cheaper and because it offers stiffening advantage when dry. If your site is not a water logged, laterite should suffice.
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