EDUCATIVE MATERIALS - Engineering,Technology, etc.

FIVE SIMPLE STEPS OF BUILDING A HOUSE

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Gambeta News

Cities are becoming more and more overpopulated, that’s why living in a flat in the center of a busy city is becoming more and more expensive and uncomfortable. So it is very important that everybody have an accommodation because it is an important needs in the life of any person. Building a house seems like a more efficient and logical solution, as this piece of property is a stable financial investment, it will stay in your…

TIPS FOR YOUNG ENGINEERS

Posted on March 29, 2018February 21, 2021 by Gambeta News

Don’t you wish you could turn back the clock and apply the lessons you’ve learned later in life to the decision you made earlier in your career? Well, if you’re a new engineer, here’s your chance. We collected advice from experienced engineers, asking ‘what they wish they knew when starting an engineering career’. Interestingly, much of the advice was not about technical skills or specific projects. It’s primarily around the need for lifelong learning. Today’s…

HOW TO SUCCEED AS AN ENGINEERING CONSULTANT

Posted on March 29, 2018February 21, 2021 by Gambeta News

Engineering consultant are individuals that develop the ability to understand clients’ problems, empathize with their pain, and find solutions. The individual is also task with assisting the client with technical expertise and knowledge on a particular problem. People come to consultants for several reasons. So it is very important for all aspiring consultant to always make the client perceive you as being the best and a problem-solver. Steps to succeed as an Engineering consultant Be better than anyone else…

THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INVESTING IN CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES

Posted on March 27, 2018March 27, 2018 by Gambeta News

There are numerous things to consider when investing in companies Before becoming a business partner, it’s important to know the risks and rewards in that business. In addition, your knowledge of an industry or profession can guide you in determining the business’s hidden potential. Using a combination of quantitative and qualitative criteria, you can determine whether it is a suitable ground for investing or not. This is not just for only construction company holders but…

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…

ELEVEN (11) STEPS TO SUCCEED AS A YOUNG CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENT

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Gambeta News

The role of a civil engineer in the advancement of civilisation and the cause of mankind cannot be overemphasized. If for any reason you find yourself studying civil engineering in an institution of higher learning, you should feel lucky provided you are convinced that you are where you are supposed to be. Civil engineers work very closely with people, and are involved in the development and maintenance of public infrastructures and utilities. There are varieties…

Lecture on The Second Highest Tidal Range in the World

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Gambeta News

Watch Professor Nuttall talk about the tidal engineering behind the Severn Estuary in Britain. Professor Nuttall lectures in the UK as a Professor of Energy. He focusses on tidal technologies and policy issues of energy. This lecture considers the viability of tidal stream and tidal range. WATCH HERE

FOUR STEPS TO DESIGNING THE STRUCTURAL LAYOUT OF A BUILDING

Posted on March 15, 2018July 24, 2018 by Gambeta News

How to design a building’s structural layout – General Arrangement for a Building The general arrangement (GA) of a building is a document that states patently the nature of the structural elements in a building. you can also call the General Arrangement (GA), the Structural layout. The document shows components of the building like columns, beams, floor slab paneling etc. these components form the design of the building. Having a glance at the GA helps engineers…

How to Calculate the Number of Blocks Required to Complete a 3 Bedroom Flat

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Gambeta News

Calculating number of blocks for a 3 bedroom flat. Most asked question from a would be house owner is always how many blocks do I need to get my building completed. So therefore this topic is written with illustrations to make it easy for you. The quality to estimate is 6 inches block(without holes) to complete the project. Lets use this plan for our demonstration. The data from the building is shown below; DOOR TYPES (D1)…

THE 5 LARGEST CITY IN NIGERIA

Posted on March 8, 2018March 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

THE 5 LARGEST CITIES IN NIGERIA Nigeria is located in West Africa. It is the 32nd largest country. There are over 250 ethnic groups that live throughout Nigeria and over 500 indigenous languages. Nigeria is a country recognized as the giant of Africa. There are numerous large cities in Nigeria. Below is the list of the 5 largest cities Lagos city is located in the southwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Lagos is not only the largest but…

CITATION OF CHIEF (ARC) OLUFEMI MAJEKODUNMI

Posted on February 26, 2018March 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

Chief (ARC) Olufemi Majekodunmi Arc. Olufemi was born in 1942 and attended St. Gregory’s College, Lagos and Kingston College of Arts, Surrey, UK. He established the firm of Femi Majekodunmi Associates in 1973 and is currnetly the Executive Chairman. He worked on various major projects from conceptual design through construction drawings and contract administration. Arc Femi majekodunmi has worked in various parts of the world and has considerable working experience. Qualifications Arc. Majekodunmi holds a…

CITATION OF OLOYE JONATHAN ADIO OBAFEMI OLOPADE

Posted on February 26, 2018March 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

OLOYE JONATHAN ADIO OBAFEMI OLOPADE OFR, DIP STRUC, D. Eng (Honoris Causa) Jonathan A. Obafemi Olopade was born in Lagos on the 31st of July, 1926. He started his professional career in 1963 at Messrs. G. Maunsel & Patners (Consulting Engineers) in the United Kingdom where he worked as a Junior Engineer on the White City/ Baker Street Road construction in London and was also involved the traffic survey…

CITATION OF ENGR. CHARLES AKINYELE AKINDAYOMI FNSE

Posted on February 23, 2018March 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

ENGR. CHARLES AKINYELE AKINDAYOMI FNSE Engr. Charles Akinyele Akindayomi was born August 15, 1951 in Lagos, Nigeria. He attended Our Lady of Apostles primary School, Yaba and proceeded to St. Gregory’s Collage Obalende, Lagos from 1965-1969 for his Secondary School education. He worked briefly in Nigeria before proceeding to Kitson College of Technology in Leeds, England to study OND in Mechanical Engineering from 1972-1974. He attended University of Survey, Guildford, Survey, England from 1974-1977 graduating…

SEPTIC TANK: STEPS TO DESIGN

Posted on February 8, 2018March 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

The design of septic tank in our homes and office are important because it leads to good health. Septic tank is a chamber made of concrete, fiberglass, PVC or plastic, through which domestic wastewater (sewage) flows for primary treatment. Septic is the anaerobic bacterial environment that develops in the tank which decomposes or mineralizes the waste discharged into the tank. The tanks has to be design to retain sewage for 24hrs. During which certain biological decomposition by the action…

Why are young engineers so few in Nigeria

Posted on January 30, 2018March 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

This article is not to discourage young aspiring engineers but to simply prepare them for the civil engineering sector of the country. Engineering sector is a notable one in Nigeria but young civil engineers are constantly not showing interest in the sector due to the challenge in relating school learning and labour market. I had a conversation with some of my civil engineering friends and they are not really happy about the sector. Some of…

Prota Events Presents: ProtaStructure 2018 Unveiled

Posted on January 23, 2018March 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

Prota Events Presents: ProtaStructure 2018 Unveiled THEME: Innovations in 3D Modelling and Steel and Concrete Design together with advancements in BIM technology for Coordination, Fabrication and Construction. Introduction Prota is proud to be able to introduce the brand new ProtaStructure 2018 to engineers across Nigeria. In this first ever event in Lagos, Prota will examine how working with 3D information can help you efficiently deliver projects and communicate with all project stakeholders is vital to success…

The Do’s & Don’ts of Scaffold Safety in Construction

Posted on January 23, 2018March 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

We all know that fall hazards are the leading cause of construction workers deaths, and this accounts for about 40% of all fatalities in construction each year. Of the 222 construction worker fatalities attributed to falls in 2017, about 9% were from scaffolds. OSHA estimates that about 65% of all construction workers perform some work on scaffolds every year. That’s a lot of people working on scaffolds potentially being exposed to a number of hazards such…

CIVIL ENGINEERS: FIVE IMPORTANT SKILLS NEEDED

Posted on January 18, 2018March 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

Back then in Rivers state polytechnic Bori, i was taught and made to believe that civil engineering is the mother of engineering. It is so important and vital that every sector in the economy can’t do without it. Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment which includes works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings. The Engineering discipline has seen…

How To Test Clay Bricks Used For Building Construction

Posted on January 17, 2018March 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

Burnt Clay Bricks are one of the most commonly used materials in construction industry. Masonry wall are build using these bricks ,brick masonry wall can be load bearing and non-load bearing(Framed structure) types depending on their structural functionality and its thickness are 4” & 6” (internal walls) & 9”(external walls, common wall between two individual units). Bricks is a critical construction material and its selection should be given its due importance. Bricks used at site…

2018/2019 OVERSEAS POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME UNDER PTDF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH GERMANY, FRANCE & CHINA

Posted on January 16, 2018March 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), the Federal Government agency with the mandate of developing indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for Overseas MSc and PhD Scholarships to institutions under its strategic partnership initiative. Successful candidates will be awarded scholarships to study in Germany/France/China commencing in the 2018/2019 academic session. The Strategic Partnership Scholarship The Strategic Partnership Scholarship was…

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