Month: September 2011

FORT JESUS, MOMBASA,KENYA: A CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY ANALYSIS The Fort was built in the year 1593 A.D by the Portuguesse. At the main entrance, you will notice the use of arcs at the wall openings[doors]. These were used to give structural support to the walls above. Suspended floors were suported using steel I-Section beams. The doors…

FORT JESUS, MOMBASA,KENYA: A CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY ANALYSIS The Fort was built in the year 1593 A.D by the Portuguesse. From fort jesus At the main entrance, you will notice the use of arcs at the wall openings[doors]. These were used to give structural support to the walls above. From fort jesus Suspended floors were supported…