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Setting out a Building.
Setting out a Building. Procedures. 1.Once the foundation is excavated, the formwork supporting the sides of foundation is marked as per the dimensions shown in the architectural foundation floor plan. 2.Nails are nailed on the formwork, measured out exactly as shown in the drawing. Nylon strings are tied from one end to the…
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Importance of always wear protective gear and use protective equipment through out the site.
Importance of always wear protective gear and use protective equipment through out the site. Setting out foundations are amongst the 1st tasks to be carried out in a building construction works. This marks a good start for masons to begin getting accustomed to any new protective gear. Types of protective gear. …
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Tools and Equipment used in Setting out a Building.
Tools and Equipment used in Setting out a Building. 1.Theodolites. For large complex buildings, theodolites, survey equipment’s, are used to mark out building external wall extents. Measuring tape For small scale types of construction, use of long type builder’s square , steel measuring tape are sufficient to demarcate the building external…
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How to commence pointing of masonry walls from start to finish.
How to commence pointing of masonry walls from start to finish. 1.The beginning involves use of masons hammer and chisel to shape out the stone joints to an even line. 2.Water is poured on the stones to enable smooth binding between existing stone and new mortar. The gaps in between are deepened…
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How to identify the difference between architectural and structural engineering drawings.
How to identify the difference between architectural and structural engineering drawings. Structural drawing sample Architectural drawing sample Visual identification. Structural engineering drawings are easily identified from their mostly line work drawings. Architectural drawings have other features such as room furniture, bathroom and kitchen fixtures…
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County Approval of Building Plan in Kenya. Room size regulations
County Approval of Building Plan in Kenya. Room size regulations. Rules and regulations that govern room sizes. Room sizes are governed by the Kenya Building code and subsequent bye laws passed by the County Government assembly MCAs into laws. The Kenya Building code describes the minimum dimensions and sizes for habitable rooms in residential buildings,…
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Column, Beam, Slab Concrete costs for multi storey buildings.
Reinforced Concrete Structures. Columns. Assuming a standard column width of 350mm by 350mm by 2.8m height, the volume will be 0.34m3, costing kes 7,000 including reinforcement. Floor Slab. Assuming a 150mm thick reinforced floor slab, this will cost kes 4000 including reinforcement. Beam Assuming 2 m length of beam, 350mm by 350mm cross section, this…
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9.5 Acres Malindi for Sale. Beach front.
9.5 Acres Malindi for Sale. Beach front. Kes 12.5m per acre. Located approx 5 kms from Malindi Hospital on Casuarina road 10 mins from Malindi Town centre on graded murram road whose tarmacking has been approved Measures 9.5 acres (3.8Ha) Leasehold from 01.10.1991; user is residential 1st row cliff NOT sandy beach, however, when…
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Ngong. House for Sale. 3 bd. All ensuite. 13m
Bedrooms 3 . All enSuite, with garage, sq, store, solar for back-up, perimeter fence.Asking 13m. email info@a4architect.com