REPORT OF POST GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL

EXPERINCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

SUBMITTED BY

ORODE FRANKLYN

(B.ENG, CIVIL)

TO THE

NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS

IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS
FOR BECOMING A CORPORATE MEMBER OF THE
SOCIETY

SEPTEMBER, 2018
 ABSTRACT

This report is a summary of my work experience since I graduated from the University as a Civil

Engineer in 2011 till date. The report is made up of five chapters. Chapter one is the

introduction, chapter two sets out a summary of professional work experience in five different

organizations, viz: Yield Line Construction Services, HQ 42 Division Engineers, Spectrum

Engineering Limited, Deltec Engineering Limited and Crusteam Nigeria Limited. Chapter two to

three provided details on specific projects and assignments while the procedures and work

method statement for an ongoing administrative building project I am presently involved in was

covered in chapter four. Chapter five is the conclusion of the report.

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 CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that this “Report of Professional Experience in Civil Engineering” was written

by ORODE, IGHOWHO FRANKLYN in partial fulfillment of the requirements for registration

as a corporate member of the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) and subsequent registration as

an Engineer by the Council for the regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).

Certified by

Name: __________________________

Signature________________________

Date:___________________________

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 DEDICATION

This report is dedicated to two great women: My beloved mother, Mrs Celina Orode and my

beloved foster mother Mrs Felicia Ereku -whom through the grace and love of the almighty God

Jehovah , gave me a chance to soar like the eagle.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I wish to express my profound gratitude to the CEO of Deltec Engineering Limited, Engr.

Samson Ivovi, (FNistructE) a great mentor who gave me a chance to work with him and to fine

tune my skillsin structural engineering design practice.

I also wish to acknowledge Engr. Ezedozie Chukwuma (MNSE) who contributed immensely to

my knowledge base of design softwares.

I also wish to thank my boss, Engr Barri Esimone (FNSE), the CEO of Crusteam Nigeria

Limited, who has been painstakingly expanding my horizon in Geotechnical Engineering

Practice.

Finally, I wish to thank Mr Gamaliel Akpokiniovo, who encouraged me on this present endeavor

even when I almost gave up and even assisted in proof-reading my work.

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 CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This report is a summary of my post graduate experience being presented in partial

fulfillment of the requirements for admission into corporate membership grade of the Nigeria

Society of Engineers.

I graduated in August 2011 from the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Benin,

Benin-City with Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree, Second Class Upper Division. At

present, I am pursuing a Master degree (M.Eng.) in Structural Engineering at the Federal

University of Technology Owerri and I am on the Thesis stage of the program.

I have had the privilege of working mainly in four establishments as could be seen in the

curriculum vitae in chapter 2 of this report. The experience acquired during the period under

review cuts across Building and Civil Engineering Construction, structural engineering

Consultancy and project Management. I am presently working with Crusteam Nigeria Limited as

a Civil Engineering Superintendent, my primary role being QA/QC Engineer.

This report therefore, is a summary of my Post Graduate Experience in engineering practice from

2011 till date. The problems encountered while executing these projects and the solutions

proffered in tackling these problems are presented in chapters 2. A detailed report of construction

experience/procedure on some of the projects handled within this period is also presented in

chapter 3.

1.1 WORK EXPERIENCES

My Engineering Experience began with Satimaiha Nigeria Limited (a construction

company) where I was attached to the construction department as a trainee engineer underthe

student industrial work experience scheme (SIWES), from August 2010 to February 2011.

Within the six months program, I was involved in the following activities:

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 1. Setting up of automatic level survey instrument and holding of staff

2. Assisting in the co-ordination of labour and equipment on site

Before going for the compulsory one-year NYSC program in 2013, I had the opportunity of

supervising the construction of a two storey residential development for Mr. Kingsley

Oghenesowho in Jeddo, near Warri on freelance practice between 2011 and 2013. With the

great help and advice from professionals and research findings, I was able to execute the

project for the client at Jeddo, Okpe Local Government Area of DeltaState. In this period, I

was saddled with the following responsibility.

i. Studying Architectural and structural drawings of proposed building;

ii. Procurement of materials (to meet standard) of design;

iii. Supervised project team in the various job commitments to meet design

standards;

iv. Ensuring proper application of human and material resources on site;

v. Preparing stage by stage report of construction and reporting to client

I wascalled up for the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) in 2013 and was posted to Oyo

State where I served with the Headquarters 42 Division Engineers, an engineering

consulting arm of the 2 Division Nigerian Army Engineers whose sole duty is to provide

engineering support services for army barracks and cantonments under its area of

responsibility. In this period, I was attached to the works department (Civil) as a graduate

engineer and was involved in the following:

1. AutoCAD drafting of structural engineering drawings

2. Feasibility studies for new projects

3. Site supervision: Coordinating the gangs and use of materials and equipment

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4. Prepare periodic project update report

5. Ensure strict adherence to the organizations QA/QC policy on site.

After my NYSC, I have had the privilege of working further in three establishments namely

Spectrum Engineering Limited, Deltec Engineering Limited and Crusteam Nigeria Limited

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 CHAPTER TWO

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

2.1 YIELDLINE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

LOCATION:46 ODION ROAD, WARRI, DELTA STATE.

PERIOD: SEPTEMBER 2011 – FEBRUARY 2013

POSITION: SITE ENGINEER

SUPERVISING SUPERIOR: NONE

2.1.1 COMPANY BRIEF

Yieldline Construction Services is a building construction company established by me and

registered as a business name by the Corporate Affairs Commission in 2013, to carry out

medium rise building construction and general contracts.

2.1.2 PROJECTS EXECUTED

i. Construction of a one storey residential building for Mr Kingsley Oghenesuowho at

Jeddo, in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State.

ii. Construction of 2 Nos Septic/Soakaway tanks, for Mr Kingsley Oghenesuowho at

Jeddo, in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State.

iii. Construction of a bungalow of 4 flats for Mr Israel Onoyowere at Orerokpe in Okpe

Local Government Area of Delta State.

2.1.3RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Site Engineer with Yieldline Building and Construction Services, my responsibilities

included the following

i. Quantification of materials needed for the work from the working drawings.

ii. Preparation of Programme of works andmaking sure that it is strictly adhered to on

weekly basis.

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 iii.Preparation of work daily schedule and target of Craftsmen engaged in the job.

iv.Mobilization and demobilization of equipment, men and other resources for project

execution.

v. Supervision and co-ordination of all craftsmen on Site on a daily basis.

vi.Measurement of completed works for sub-contractors where necessary, for payment by

client.

2.1.3 CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED

The project was laced with the following challenges:

i.Delays in the completion time of the project as a result of non-availability of funds.

ii.Problem of Extortion and work stoppage by Community Youths.

iii.Lack of sufficient site experience to handle the job

2.1.4 SOLUTIONS PROFERED

i. The Problem of delays in the completion time of the projects was addressed by the prompt

release of funds by client, since he was seriously made to be aware of the cost implication on

the project if funds were delayed and not released at the right time.

ii. The community youths were handled my establishing a middle man between the client and

them, the middle man being a senior and respected member of the community through whom

any negotiations are done with them to minimize any violent tendencies as the youth were

always ready to foment trouble for me and the client. They were also made to supply the casual

workers that were used on a daily basis for as long as the project lasted.

iii. To solve the problem of lack of sufficient site experience I brought in experienced colleagues

and very skilled foremen into the job. I often go to the experienced engineers for technical

advice.

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2.1.5 EXPERIENCE GAINED.

By the end of the project, I acquired the following experience.

1. Site and Project administration.

2. Interpreting architectural and structural drawings

3. Carrying out Civil Engineering measurements.

4. Setting out of building

5. Project costing, estimating and budgeting

6. Project scheduling and job sequencing

7. The necessity of supervision and monitoring of workmen on site, as there was an

occasion where the iron bender ran reinforcements for a one way spanning slab instead of a two

way in a particular slab panel he thought to be too small to be a two-way spanning slab as

prescribed by the structural drawings available.

2.2 NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS

PLACE OF PRIMARY ASSIGNMENT: HEADQUARTERS, 42 DIVISION ENGINEERS

LOCATION:LETMAUCK CANTONMENT, MOKOLA, IBADAN, OYO STATE

PERIOD:APRIL 2013 – February 2014

POSITION: SITE ENGINEER

SUPERVISING SUPERIOR: Engr. (Col.) .O .J .Ariyo

2.2.1 COMPANY PROFILE

HQ 42 Div. Engineers is a corps of army engineers under 2 division of the Nigerian

Army.Its responsibilities includes providing engineering services to projects in army barracks

within their area of responsibility.

2.2.2 PROJECTS EXECUTED

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 i. Construction of threestorey school building for Command Day Secondary school,

Mokola.

ii Construction of Asphalt Pavement at Post Service Housing Estate, Eleyele,

iii. Renovation of Army Officers Mess, Agodi

2.2.3 RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Site Engineer, my responsibilities included the following: -

i. Preparation of Working Drawings for structural works using AutoCAD

ii. Mobilization of materials, equipment and labour to site

iii. Preparation of programme of works,

iv. Supervision and coordination of all craftsmen on site on a daily basis

v. Reporting the progress of work to the Chief Army Engineer ona daily basis.

vi. Ensuring good quality control and making sure that work is done according to

specification.

2.2.4 CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED

i.Problem of frequent breakdown of asphalting equipment

ii.Problem of late arrival to site of Asphalt haulage Trucks

iii.Problem of laying temperature of the Asphalt.

2. 2.5 SOLUTIONS PROFERED

- As before the problem of frequent breakdown of Asphalting equipment was addressed by

the quick response of the Mechanical technicians of the asphalting company who were

regularly called to action.

- The problem of late arrival to site of Asphalt Haulage Trucks as a result of either a

mechanical fault on the Haulage Truck, or that of late production from the asphalt plant was

addressed by the constant monitoring of the route by mechanics of the technical department to

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 urgently address mechanical faults that may arise in the Trucks in the cause of moving to site.

The delay caused by late production was addressed by the Asphalting company by making sure

that the Heating team of the production section goes early enough to the Asphalt Plant to

commence heating for the day’s production. By this arrangement production temperature is

attained early enough for production to commence.

- In most cases, the problem of laying temperature not being up to the required was caused

by partly the production temperature and the arrival temperature of the asphalt in the truck.

These problems were solved by reporting back to the production unit to always make sure that

the bitumen is heated to production temperature before production commences each day.Also

all Haulage Trucks were provided with Tarpaulins to cover the asphalt in the truck during

transportation.

2.2.6 EXPERIENCE GAINED

i. Site and Project administration.

ii.Putting into practice, the use of the Dumpy Level

iii.Setting out of Roads

2.3 SPECTRUM ENGINEERING LIMITED

LOCATION: FEDERAL UNIVRSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI, OWERRI, IMO

STATE

PERIOD:SEPTEMBER 2014 – MAY, 2016

POSITION: SITE ENGINEER

SUPERVISING SUPERIOR: Engr Jamike Onyedibe

2.3.1 PROJECTS EXECUTED

i. Construction of 4 storey students’ hostel, Federal University of Technology Owerri

2.3.2 RESPONSIBILITIES

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 As a Site Engineer, my responsibilities included the following: -

i.Setting out works

ii.Marking out of column kickers

iii.Interpreting structural drawings to relevant craftsmen on site

iv.Supervision and coordination of craftsmen on site on a daily basis

v.Reporting the progress of work to the Principal Resident Engineer

vi.QA/QC inspection of work and materials on site and ensuring that work is done according to

specification.

2.3.3 CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED

i.Frequent breakdown of equipment on site

ii.Language barrier as most of the workmen understand only Hausa

iii.Lack of clarity of working drawings

iv. Bad Site Conditions during Rainy season.

v.Lack of cooperation from foremen

vi.Foundation Design not based on detailed soil investigation

vii.Geometrical disparities during setting out of internal staircase

2. 3.4 SOLUTIONS PROFERED

i.The problem of frequent breakdown of equipment was addressed by employing the services of the

Mechanical technicians on site who were regularly called to action.

ii.The problem of language barrier was solved by making use of middlemen supervisors who

understands English to help communicate project requirements to their subordinates.

iii. The problem of lack of clarity of drawings was addressed by informing the Resident Site

Engineer who relayed the issue to the relevant design teams, who then made available

moreclearer working drawings on site.

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 iv. The bad site conditions that was encountered during rainy season was dealt with by making

sure the project manager provides PPE’s on site such as rain boots, rain coats etc. It was also

ensured that organic top soil was removed from the site.

v.Uncooperative foremen were reported to the project manager and I ensured they obeyed relevant

engineering-based site instructions.

vi.Detailed soil investigation was carried out and results used to compare foundation design

parameters

vii.The geometrical disparities encountered during setting out of internal staircase was solved by

seeking the help of other engineers with whom together, the staircase was correctly set out.

2.3.5 EXPERIENCE GAINED

 Site Administration and construction supervision

 Construction technical know-how

 Interpreting geotechnical reports

 Setting out of open well cantilevered staircase

 Vertical and horizontal alignment of building

 Laying Reinforcement for both one way and two way spanning slab

 Laying reinforcement for both primary and secondary beams

2.4 DELTEC ENGINEERING LIMITED

LOCATION: PLOT 576, 14TH STREET, BDPA HOUSING ESTATE, EFFRURUN

(NEAR WARRI), DELTA STATE

PERIOD: - JUNE 2017 – APRIL, 2018

POSITION: - DESIGN ENGINEER

SUPERVISING SUPERIOR: Engr. Chukwuma Ezedozie

2.4.1 COMPANY PROFILE

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Deltec Engineering Limited is a wholly indigenous, service-driven, multi-disciplinary

engineering consultancy and project management company. The company was registered in 1991

for the purpose of growing and developing indigenous capacity in civil and structural

engineering design, construction and project management. Today, the company has strategic

alliances with other professional organizations in the built environment, with Deltec Engineering

limited as lead consultants in most cases. The consulting services rendered range from

investigations, feasibility studies/appraisals, economic and physical planning, construction

supervision, project management and complete engineering design to the supply of special

engineering skills and advice in the following areas;

Transportation– Bridges, highways, docks, Wharves, jetties, helicopter and hangers.

Power & Telecom- Transmission, communication, security and surveillance towers

Buildings- New building and refurbishment, building services, industrial & power

plants

Infrastructure- Drainage, flood and erosion control, sewage treatment and water

supply

Environment – Environment impact Assessments and Audits, Geotechnical

Engineering

Training and Manpower Development – (within the above areas of specialization)

The platform for continuous development was given in 2005 and in July 2006 that platform, The

Centre for Advance Structural Engineering and Studies (CASES) took over the training arm of

the company as one of its subsidiaries and has since impact close to one thousand Engineers to

date through various Workshops and Seminars. Their CEO, Engr. Samson Ivovi, was listed in

the Construction and Engineering Digest Magazine (Vol. 18 No. 6, 2010) as one of the top 50

engineers to emerge since independence. Apart from the Corporate Affairs Commission, Deltec

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Engineering Limited is registered with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria

(COREN), The Department of Petroleum Resource (DPR) - Specialized Category, The Nigerian

Petroleum Exchange (NIPEX), The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and also a

member of the Association of Consulting Engineering in Nigeria (ACEN). The Company has

successfully handled commissions in various capacities for the Nigerian National Petroleum

Corporation (NNPC) and some of its subsidiaries, The Shell Petroleum Development Company

of Nigeria Limited, Mobil Producing Nigeria Limited, The Petroleum (Special) Trust Fund,

(PTF), Moju Environmental Technologies, USA, O&G Technologies Ltd UK, The Federal

Ministry of Information (& culture), The Federal Ministry of Defence, The Niger Delta

Development Commission ,NNDC and other corporate and private developers in Nigeria.

2.4.2 PROJECTS EXECUTED

 Design of perimeter fence for Promenade Oil and Gas Limited, Ijegun-Egba,

Lagos State (construction completed)

 Design of gate house foundation for Promenade Oil and Gas Limited, Ijegun-Egba,

Lagos State (Construction Completed)

 Design of Product tank bundwall for Promenade Oil and Gas Limited, Ijegun-

Egba, Lagos State

 Design of oil water separator for Promenade Oil and Gas Limited, Ijegun-Egba,

Lagos State

 Design of Ring beams, piles and pile caps for white product and water tank

foundations for Promenade Oil and Gas Limited, Ijegun-Egba, Lagos State (Construction

Completed)

 Designof a cantilever retaining wall for Rainoil Nigeria Limited, Calabar

(Construction Completed)

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  Design of an Administrative Building for for Promenade Oil and Gas Limited,

Ijegun-Egba, Lagos State (Construction Ongoing)

 Design of Fenders for a jetty for Rainoil Nigeria Limited, Calabar

2.4.2 RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Design Engineer, my responsibilities included the following: -

i. Structural Analysis

ii. Design of concrete and steel structures

iii. AutoCAD drafting of structural details

iv. Site Supervision

v. Training of Student engineers

vi. Writing of design and analysis programmes usingMicrosoft Excel

2.4.3 CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED

i.Adjusting to the use of Eurocodes in design as I was used to BS codes and the company

makes use of Eurocodes.

ii.Lack of Knowledge in basic structural analysis softwares makes computations tedious

iii.Working with a boss who over relies on manual calculations to be convinced of design

results

iv.Problem of arriving at a proper approach for analysis of ring beams

v. Problem of repetitive analysis operations

2. 4.4 SOLUTIONS PROFERED

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 i.Adjusting from the use of BS codes to the involved a lot of personal efforts on my part. I

studied the basic Eurocodes together with design guides, textbooks and manuals that are

Eurocode based. I also learnt from experienced colleagues who have been using Eurocodes.

ii.I dealt with the lack of knowledge in basic structural analysis softwares by downloading

video tutorials on some of softwares and thus engaging in self tutelage. I also asked those of

my colleagues who knew some of the softwares to teach me. I thus was able to learn most

of the softwares I currently use in design and analysis.

iii.I made sure I do at least 10% manual calculations and show to my boss while I complete the

complete analysis using softwares. In some designs I carry out 100% manual calculations.

iv. In order to arrive at a proper analysis approach for ring beams, I consulted ‘Reynolds and

Steedman’ Design Handbook where I got the required formulas and subsequently used them

to write an Excel programme for structural analysis of ring beams. This programme was

later used for the design of product tank foundations.

v.I wrote Microsoft Excel Programme for some highly repetitive structural analysis operations

2.4.2 EXPERIENCE GAINED

i.Design of Specialized structures such as waterfront structures (jetties, sheet piles, dolphins)

ii.Knowledge in basic Structural analysis and design softwares

iii. Improved drafting skills

iv.Skills in giving attention to details

v. Proficiency in Using Eurocodes for structural design

vi. Interpreting and use of geotechnical report data in structural design

vii. Improved understanding of structural modes of failure and load transfer path

viii. Improved understanding of analysis of wind loads on structures

2.5 CRUSTEAMNIGERIA LIMITED

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LOCATION: PLOT 5A, BLOCK 100, LADIPO OMOTESHO COLE STREET, LEKKI

PHASE 1, LAGOS

PERIOD: - APRIL 2017 – DATE

POSITION: -CIVIL SUPERINTENDENT

SUPERVISING SUPERIOR: Engr. Barry Esimone , FNSE

2.5.1 COMPANY PROFILE

CRUSTEAM NIGERIA LIMITED is wholly indigenous technical services providing company

comprising a team of professionals offering multidisciplinary, innovative and economical

solutions to a wide range of engineering problems. The team of civil, mechanical, process,

chemical and electrical engineers carry out designs with the latest engineering softwares

combined with traditional engineering skills to provide practical concepts and optimal design

solutions. The team was first organized in 1994 to provide engineering and environmental

services to major service providers in Oil and Gas, Energy, and Water Resources industries. The

company is accredited by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Council for the

Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the Nigerian Society of Engineers

(NSE).

Civil Engineering and Construction Services provided by CRUSTEAM includes:

Shoreline Protection

Jetty Construction

Roads and Canals

Flood and Erosion Control

Environment impact Assessments

Geotechnical Engineering

Land Reclamation

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2.5.2 PROJECTS EXECUTED

i. Construction of Administrative Building for A.A Rano Nigeria Limited (Ongoing)

ii.Construction of LPG Tank Foundations for A.A Rano Nigeria Limited (Ongoing)

iii.Construction of Fire Water Tank Foundations for A.A Rano Nigeria Limited (Ongoing)

iv.Construction of shoreline protection for A.A Rano Nigeria Limited (Ongoing)

v.Land Reclamation for A.A Rano Nigeria Limited

2.5.3 RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Civil Engineering Superintendent, my responsibilities included the following: -

 Structural Analysis and Design

 Assist in Contract Administration

 Carrying out checks and reviews on working drawings supplied by EPC contractors on

site

 Supervision of Civil Engineering works

 QA/QC inspections

 Analysis of cube and tensile test results and making of appropriate recommendations.

2.5.4 CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED

 High Non-Compliance by Contractors

 Lack ofcooperation from client on Engineering based decisions

 Poor subsoil conditions

 Lack of proper premobilization by EPC contractor.

 Structures designed to Chinese standards

 EPC contractors are Chinese, hence, Language barrier

2. 5.5 SOLUTIONS PROFERED

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  Non-Compliance by contractors was dealt with by consistent insistence on best

engineering practice and issuing non-compliance report to them and copying client.

The Non-Compliance report made them adjust their disposition a great deal.

 A high level of diplomacy and proper site documentations was employed in dealing

withclient representatives. It was ensured that every decision taken by my team was

backed up by relevant laws and codes of practice

 To deal with the poor subsoil conditions, we ensured that relevant subsoil

investigations were carried out and recommendations in the report followed strictly.

 To solve the premobilization problem, stop work orders were issued and contractors

asks to do detailed subsoil investigation, detailed design and make available relevant

project documentations.

 Since Chinese codes is not recognized in Nigerian Design Practice, contractors were

asked to engage a local design firm to redo the design to codes that are used in

Nigeria such as Bristish Standards, Eurocodes etc

 The language barrier issue was dealt with by making use of Nigerian Interpreters

employed on site by Chinese Contractors to act as communication middlemen.

2.4.2 EXPERIENCE GAINED

 Knowledge in land reclamation procedures

 Knowledge in piling operations

 Skills in Project Management

 Interpreting and use of geotechnical report data in structural design

 Improved understanding of QA/QC Procedures

 Dealing with Non-Compliant bycontractor

 Applying scientific approach in solving engineering problems

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  Skills in project documentations

 Knowledge in statutory regulations of oil and gasbased projects

CHAPTER THREE

SPECIFIC PROJECTS AND ASSIGNMENTS

3.1 INTRODUCTION

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The first project I was fully involved in was the construction of a two-storey residential building

for a client in, Jeddo Near Warri. The project took about two years to complete. I was fully

involved in from the conceptualization to the delivery of the project. It afforded me the

opportunity to learn a lot of skills which are peculiar to the practice of civil engineering.

I was also involved in the construction of two number soak away and septic tank. The project

was very challenging as it was done in the rainy season. It was also for the same client I worked

for , for the construction of the two –storey building.

During this time I have not gone for the compulsory one year youth service. However, realizing

the need for it, I was enlisted into the service where I was posted Headquarters 42 Division

Engineers, an engineering arm of the Nigerian Army in Ibadan.

At the corps, I was fully involved in the design of armoury and magazine, guard houses and

other civil engineering structures. Most significantly, I was involved in the construction of an

asphalt pavement, a three storey school building and a renovation work for the officers mess.

While working with Spectrum Engineering Limited, I was involved in the construction of a

student hostel, a four storey building. The project lasted for two years.

At Deltec Engineering Limited, a consultancy company I designed several civil engineering

structures such tank foundations, buildings, steel etc.

I am presently working with Crusteam Nigeria Limited where I have been fully involved in the

construction of a proposed LPG storage tank for A.A rano Nigeria Limited in Ijegun .

Since my graduation from the university, I have been actively involved in various projects which

cut across both Building and Civil/Structural Engineering works ranging from design,

construction, supervision, management and administrative functions.

3.2 CONSTRUCTIONOF A TWO-STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

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PROJECT YEAR: NOVEMBER 2011-FEBRUARY 2013

CLIENT: MR KINGSLEY OGHENESOWHO

EMPLOYER: YIELDLINE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

ROLE: SITE ENGINEER

SUPERVISING SUPERIOR:NONE

COST OF PROJECT: N20, 814,710.00

3.2.1 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:

This project involves the design and construction of a2-storey residential building for Mr

Kingsley Oghenesuowho at Jeddo, Orerokpe Local Government Area. The building plan is

rectangular with two entrance internal staircases, one each on both sides. The structure consists

of reinforced concrete frame slab, beam and columns, which are supported on concrete pad

foundations. The building plan is made up of the 2 No two-bedroom flats at the ground floor and

a four-bedroom flat at the upper floor.I was involved in the entire construction process .

The Building was constructed as a frame structure. The following breakdown of work was used

in actualizing the project:

i. Site Clearing: This was achieved manually using machetes, cutlasses, hoes and shovels.

Local labourers where engaged for this.

ii. Setting out: The 3:4:5 method was employed using lines, measuring tapes and steel

squares.

iii. Excavation: Local labour was engaged to carry out excavation using shovels and hoes.

iv. Blinding: Plain concrete blinding was done using a mix ratio of 1:3:6.

v. Casting of pad footings and substructure columns: A mix ratio of 1:2:4 was used for

the concrete. Concrete mixer was used for mixing of the constituents. Form work was done for

the substructure columns. Coarse Aggregate size was 20mm and ordinary Portland cement as

well as potable water was used. Pouring of the concrete on the formwork with the reinforcement

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 arranged is referred to as casting. Care was taken during placing of concrete, making sure

formwork was stable, gaps if any was sealed and that spacer blocks wereplaced between

reinforcement and formwork.

During placing of theconcreteit was necessary to ensure continuous pouring of the concrete to

avoid cold joints and also taking note of the height from which concrete is dropped (usually not

more than a meter).

Freshly placed concrete was compacted to make the concrete dense and impervious. Compaction

was done manually by using rods, rammer, wood for the columns, and mechanically by using

vibrators which are very effective in compacting stiffer concrete resulting in highly dense and

homogenous concrete which bonds well with the reinforcements. Poker vibrator was used in the

slab. Effective compaction enhances the strength and durability. The following precautions were

taken when using the poker vibrators:

a. Needle of the vibrator was immersed vertically and made to remain vertically throughout the

operation

b. Concrete at a location was not vibrated for more than 15 seconds

c. The needle was withdrawn when the air bubbles cease to appear

d. Vibratorwas not allowed to touch the reinforcement during use

vi.Block work, Earth filling and Casting of Ground Slab: 6 inches sandcrete hollow blocks

were used. It was ensured that the blocks are infilled with weak concrete to enhance rigidity of

the blocks during earth filling. The ground slab was 150mm thick and a mix ratio of 1:2:4 was

used, which was expected to give a Compressive strength of 20N/mm2 at 28 days.

vii. Formwork and concrete work for beams, slab and columns: Minimum thickness for beam,

slab and columns were 450mm, 150mm and 230mm respectively. It was ensured that the

form work were properly done and adequately braced. A mix ratio of 1:2:4 was used, which

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 was expected to give a Compressive strength of 20N/mm2 at 28 days. Thermal mechanically

twisted bars were used as reinforcements.

viii. Roofing and installations: Roofing and installations were done in accordance with

architect’sspecifications.

ix. Finishing: Finishing include plastering, tiling, painting etc. These were done in accordance

with architect’s specifications.

Adequate Cover was provided for reinforcement to ensure durability of the structure with respect

to exposure conditions and fire resistance.

3.2.2 RESPONSIBILITIES

Within the project life cycle, I carried out the following:

1. Procure building material from the start to the finish stage of the building.

2. Ensure materials I procured, met specific design standard i.e. reinforcement quality and

size etc.

3. Ensure delivery of building materials to site.

4. General supervision of works on site including setting out, formworks, quality control of

concrete and steel, proper investigation of work before covering up, payment of artisan’s

wages amongst others.

5. Keeping record of daily activities of site works including expenditure and material usage.

6. Enforcing safety rules and guidelines on artisans and workmen on site.

7. Making daily head count of workmen on site and marking them present or absent on the

site register.

3.2.3 CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED

The project was faced with the following challenges:

i.Delays in the completion time of the project as a result of non-availability of funds.

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 ii.Problem of Extortion and work stoppage by Community Youths.

iii. Lack of sufficient site experience to handle the job

3.2.4 SOLUTIONS PROFERED

i. The Problem of delays in the completion time of the projects was addressed by the

prompt release of funds by client, since he was seriously made to be aware of the cost

implication on the project if funds were delayed and not released at the right time.

ii. The community youths were handled my establishing a middle man between the client

and them, the middle man being a senior and respected member of the community through

whom any negotiations are done with them to minimize any violent tendencies as the youth

were always ready to foment trouble for me and the client. They were also made to supply the

casual workers that were used on a daily basis for as long as the project lasted.

iii. To solve the problem of lack of sufficient site experience I brought in experienced

colleagues and very skilled foremen into the job. I often go to experienced engineers for

technical advice.

3.2.5 EXPERIENCE GAINED.

By the end of the project, I acquired the following experience.

i. Site and Project administration.

ii. interpreting and effecting architectural and structural drawings on ground

iii. Carrying out Civil Engineering measurements.

iv. Setting out of building

v. Project costing, estimating and budgeting

vi. Project scheduling and job sequencing

vii. The necessity of supervision and monitoring of workmen on site, as there was an

occasion where the iron bender ran reinforcements for a one way spanning slab instead

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 of a two way in a particular slab panel he thought to be too small to be a two-way

spanning slap as prescribed by the structural drawings available.

3.4 CONSTRUCTION OF TWO UNITS OF REINFORCED CONCRETE SEPTIC

TANK AND SOAKAWAY (22.68m3 CAPACITIES)

PROJECT YEAR – SEPTEMBER, 2012

CLIENT – MR KINGSLEY OGHENESUOWHO

EMPLOYER – YIELDLINE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

SUPERVISING SUPERIOR:NONE

PROJECT COST - ₦650, 000

3.4.1 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

The project for the construction of a 21m3 septic tank was a reinforced concrete box

structure of 4.2 x 1.8 x 3m3 erected on the surface and sunk after full concrete strength

was attained. Construction was such that top and bottom of the box structure was opened

with reinforcement propping out from the top of concrete walls. Sinking of the

reinforced concrete box was done manually.Because the area under consideration has

high water table and is marshy in nature, this makes it difficult to perform any

excavation or construct any concrete surface at any depth below 4ft with ease.

In the course of this project, I played the following roles.

1. Mobilization of materials and workmen to site

2. Supervision of man power and material application on site.

3. Identifying problems during the construction life cycle e.g. in sinking the septic tank, I

instructed workers to make sure the tank sinks evenly by making sure excavation was

uniform on all sides, when I discovered there is a little tilting at the earlier stage of the

sinking exercise.

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 3.4.2 CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED

i. The proposed area or the septic tanks was between the main building and the fence,

leaving a limited space to work with in terms of width.

ii. The nature of the soil is clay and water logged, this made construction difficult.

So also, after sinking, stopping ground water to give a perfect dry tank was a challenge.

3.4.3 SOLUTIONS PROFERED

i. In order to accommodate the given capacity required, the orientation of the septic tank

was made such that the longer side was made parallel to the existing fence.

ii. Due to the clay and waterlogged nature of the area, the reinforced concrete walls were

done on the surface and later sank into the ground.

iii. To stop the ground water after sinking, several materials and techniques were deployed

including blindingbeneath the floor,introducing water proof membrane, pumping

machine to pump water out during casting of the floor and at least 7hours after casting

floor.

3.4.4 EXPERIENCE GAINED

i. I learnt how to effectively confront ground water during construction in a waterlogged

environment

ii. I became acquainted with manually sinking precastconcrete tanks.

3.5 CONSTRUCTION OF AN 800m ASPHALT PAVEMENT

YEAR OF PROJECT: 2013

ROLE: SITE ENGINEER

CLIENT: HQ 42 DIV. ENGINEERS

EMPLOYER: HQ 42 DIV. ENGINEERS

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SUPERVISING SUPERIOR: Engr. (Col.) OJ ARIYO

COST OF PROJECT: CLASSIFIED.

3.5.1 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

The project is an 800m internal road within the Post-Service Housing Estate in Eleyele, Ibadan.

All necessary survey such as establishment of bench marks, marking of chainages, taking

of cross sectional level as well as determination of reduced level were carried out by a surveyor

prior to our arrival at the site.

Executed works include earth work i.e. movement of top soil to give way for fill material, cutting

and filling, laying of sub base, compacting, laying of base course (stone base) to a thickness of

150mm (6inches), construction of drainages and rendering a finish course by laying an asphaltic

membrane over the well compacted surface subbase and subgrade.

In doing these, we deployed man, machines and adopted a step by step technique that followed in

succession to achieve the defined goal of laying the asphalt.

A grader was used to achieve the desired subgrade level after which the subbase and base course

were successively laid, with proper compaction carried out using a roller compactor. It was

ensured that surface was swept clean to get rid of dirt that has been brought about by wind and

human activities on the estate. These was followed by the application of MC1 (an emulsion of

bitumen mixed with kerosene) and sharp sand to provide a binder membrane. The surface

was then overlaid with a 60mm thick asphaltic binding and a 40mm thick asphaltic wearing

course.

The actual placing of the asphalt was done manually with a 20tonne truck discharging hot

asphalt in given portions and at varied distances. The discharging was such that the truck

discharges in portions from target point towards the exit, this was to avoid the truck climbing the

asphalt still hot during exiting the site. The hot asphalt was then spread manually with the use of

shovels, care was taken to ensure thickness was not below prescribed requirement or

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 unnecessarily exceeding requirement. The asphalt was rolled while hotusing rollers that

discharged water upon the roller wheels. The discharge of water upon the roller wheels was to

avoid the asphalt material sticking to the rollers while compacting the asphalt. Minimum rolling

temperature varies from 100C to 120C

3.5.2 CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED

i. Level of compacted surfaces on some portions of the road had been altered by runoffs

due to rainfall and vehicular activities in the periods between the compaction and asphalt

laying.

ii. Human and vehicular activities on the road during construction periods.

iii. The work was being done during the rainy season.

3.5.3 SOLUTIONS PROFERED

i. Surfaces that were eroded were patched with a mix of hardcore and stone base and then

compacted. In doing these, the eroded portion was excavated with at least 1(one) meter beyond

and around the eroded area.

ii. A traffic controller was put in place to control traffic on the routes outside the cordoned

work area so as to minimize Human and vehicular activities on the road during

construction periods.

iii. The mass media was relied on for weather forecast that help predict daily weathers and

suggest best periods for construction activities, due to these, man materials were fully

utilized without waste.

3.5.4 EXPERIENCE GAINED

By the end of the one-year training, I acquired experience on how to:

1. Carry out laying, shaping and compacting sub-base and base course materials.

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2. Carry out laying and compacting of asphaltic concrete binder and sphaltic wearing

course.

3. Patch pot holes on existing roads and estimate materials required given the square area of

damage to be patched.

4. Coordinate gang men, material and machine application on site.

5. Writing and documentation of daily site activities.

3.6 CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR-STOREY HOSTEL BUILDING

YEAR OF PROJECT: SEPTEMBER 2014-JUNE 2016

ROLE: SITE ENGINEER

CLIENT: TETFUND/FUTO

EMPLOYER: SPECTRUM ENGINEERING LIM ITED

SUPERVISING SUPERIOR: Engr. JAMIKE ONYEDIBE

COST OF PROJECT: N800,000,000.

3.6.1 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

The project was the construction of four units of a fourstorey hostel for the Federal University

of Technology Owerri. We were four engineers who worked on the project with one of us as the

lead project engineer who is a registered engineer while the rest of us were assigned to man

each of the building. In this project I played the role of a site civil engineer. The prime

consultant for the project was Arctik Consultants which was the consulting architect for the

project while the structural engineering consultant was MultiDesign Engineers Limited.

The structural solution was a Framed Structure consisting of three suspended floors, one

hundred and sixty columns with cross sectional dimensions 230mm × 230mm, 230mm x 450

mm and 230mm x 600mm. The columns directly support beams of various sizes which in turn

supports the suspended floors. Two external open well staircases and one internalwereprovided

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as access to the floors. The load bearing capacity of the soil was 236KN/m2and the terrain was

marshy during the rainy season with the top soil of clay nature. Pad foundation was designed for

the substructure with typical sizes 1000mm x 1000mm, 1200mm x 1200mm, 1500mm

x1500mm, 1800mm x1800mm, 2000mm x2000mm, 3100mm x 3100mm etc.

The foundation depth was 1.8m. The DPC level was established by use of automatic level

judging from the existing terrain. A 300mm thickhardcore fill was overlaid by 150mm over

siteconcrete. Vertical and horizontal alignments of columns were established at each floor level

by carefully constructed kickers, spirit level and lines. The methodology for the project involves

the following.

 Site clearing: The site was cleared of bushes, trees and shrubs and the top 150mm of soil

was removed. The topsoil was mainly organic matter. Bulldozers were used for this

operation.

 Setting Out: The building perimeter was set out by engaging a surveyor who used a

theodolite to establish the four corners of the building. Later, a profile was established on

which positions of walls and columns were marked out by me, using measuring tape,

lines and nails.

 Substructure Work:The pad bases were first marked out and excavated to control the

volume of excavated material.This was followed by blinding using 1:3:6 mix, placement

of reinforcement (mats and starters), casting of pad bases using 1:2:4 mix and then

excavation for block wall. The trench for the block wall was also blinded and 225mm

x225mm x450mm sandcrete hollow blocks were used for the block work, using a 1:6 mix

ratio. After the block work, there was backfilling and laterite was used as earth filling.

The laterite was compacted and filled with about 300mm thick hardcore was overlain

with 150mm thick oversite concrete.

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  Superstructure Work:The superstructure work basically involves making of column

kickers, form work to columns, beams and slab, laying/placing of reinforcement and concrete

work. Concrete mixers were used in lower floors while concrete mixing trucks were used for

concrete works in upper floors. Vertical and Horizontal alignments was ensured using spirit

level and lines.

3.6.2 RESPONSIBILITIES

Within the project life cycle, I was involved in the following:

1. Supervise construction work on the site

2. Marking of column kickers

3. Supervision of concrete and reinforcement application

4. Providing technical support to artisans and foremen

5. Setting out of building from working drawings

6. Quantification of Materials needed for the work from the working drawings.

7. Preparation of Programme of works on a weekly basis.

8. Supervision and coordination of all craftsmen on site on a daily basis.

9. Ensuring good quality control and making sure that work is done according to

specification.

3.6.3 PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

1. The first major problems encountered on site while working with Spectrum Engineering

Limited on the construction of the four storey hostel building was language barrier. Most of the

artisans and labourers on the site were Hausa speaking people who understands very little or no

the English language. Communicating project expectations to them was often very difficult.

2. Another problem I faced was lack of cooperation from the site foreman who because of

his age and years of experience as a foreman sees me as too small to give instructions to him and

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some other artisans who seemed to be loyal to him because he was in the company before me.

On one occasion, having established the DPC level for the building using a leveling instrument,

he being able to speak Hausa fluently instructed the artisans to use a different level. He was also

insisting on using water level for taking levels which I was not used to and cannot trust the result

more than the more accurate automatic level which results I can vouch for.

3. A major problem I also encountered was lack of clarity of working drawings. The

drawings were faint and post great difficulty in reading them. Some structural details were also at

par with the architectural drawings and details of certain members where not provided.

4. I also had it challenging, insisting that concrete contractors comply with standard mix

ratios and water-cement ratios because some of them were very stubborn, trying to cut corners

and produce slim mixes so they can gain more money.

5. There was also the problem of frequent break down of construction Equipment especially

the concrete mixers.

6. Upsurge of Ground Water during excavation of the Trenches as most of the substructure

work was carried out during the raining season.

7. Frequent collapse of the walls of the excavated Trenches that were to receive the

footings. This became rampant because of the presence of water in the Trenches during

excavation.

3.6.4 SOLUTIONS PROFERED.

The following are details of solutions proffered to the aforementioned problems.

1. To solve the language barrier problem, I made sure I communicate to the workers

through a skilled foreman or middleman who understands English.

2. To solve the problem created by the disloyal foreman, I made sure I speak to him

respectfully and imbibe the spirit of tolerance. I however insisted on decisions which if not

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respected could jeopardize the safety and economy of the structure. I also made the issue known

to the project manager who called a meeting and addressed the issue by transferring the foreman

to a different site; bringing in a new one who is loyal.

3. I solved the problem of lack of clarity and other issues related with the working drawings

by drawing the attention of the consultant site engineer to it through the lead project Engineer,

who later related the issue to his superiors, and a clearer and error free working drawings was

prepared and provided.

4. I handled the problem with the concrete contractors by keeping watchful eyes on them

during casting and insisting they stick to the standard mixes. To do that effectively, I stationed

student engineers on industrial training (IT) in strategic locations assist in counting the number

and quantities of sand, cement and water going into the mixer for each batch of concrete

produced and to call to my attention any discrepancy was observed.

5. The Problem of frequent break down of construction Equipment was solved by constantly

calling on the Technical Department for assistance. The Technical department had to position at

least one Mechanic and one Auto Electrician on site who immediately addressed any mechanical

faults that arose whenever construction work was going on.

6. The problem of water upsurge in the Trenches during excavation was solved by the

continuous de-watering of the Trenches using a 4 inches Water Pump. The water in the

Trenches was pumped out into an existing drainage

7. The problem of frequent collapse of the walls of the excavated Trenches was solved by

preparing for each trench a wooden box formwork corresponding to the footing size.

Immediately the Excavation was completed, a 50mm thick 1:3:6 dry concrete mix blinding was

done on the base of the Trench. As soon as theblinding was completed, the Wooden Box

Formwork was then lowered into the trench, and properly braced to secure it to the ground and to

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prevent it from shifting from its intended position. The formwork helped to support the walls of

the excavated footing Trench, thereby preventing the collapse of the walls.

3.6.5 EXPERIENCE GAINED

i. Site and Project Administration.

ii. Improved Knowledge of Quality control tests on concrete, steel and other materials used

for building construction.

iii. Putting into practice, the use of the Leveling instrument

iv. Carrying out Civil Engineering measurements.

v. Setting out of Building works

vi. Marking and construction of column kickers

vii. Sequencing of construction works

CHAPTER FOUR

PROCEDURES AND WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR

PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING

4.0 INTRODUCTION

This method statement outlines the procedure and methodology for the construction of

Administrative building.

The project is presently ongoing as one of several structural to be constructed for a proposed

LPG storage tank farm for A.A Rano Nigeria Limited.

The structural solution for the administrative building is a frame structure measuring 30500mm x

15000mm which will be supported on pile foundation. This type of foundation was

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 recommended by the designer after site analysis and investigation carried out on the site

geological condition. The Geotechnical investigation report was supplied by China Railway

Siyuan Survey and Design Group Co. Ltd. A total number of 58 precast pile will be used for the

foundation of the administrative building.

4.1 SUPERVISION OF TASK

CONTRACTOR: WIZCHINO ENGINEERING LIMTED

POSITION NAME

CHIEF ENGINEER ENGR TAN XU

PROJECT ENGINEER ENGR AKINYA SUNDAY

ASST. PROJECT ENGINEER OLADIPO BANJI

HSE OFFICER ADEDAYO ADETOUN

SURVEYOR TECH. STEPHEN ETIM

FOREMAN GU HONG SHENG

CONSULTANT: CRUSTEAM NIGERIA LIMITED

POSITION NAME

PRINCIPAL PROJECT CONULTANT ENGR BARRI ESIMONE

PRINCIPAL RESIDENT ENGINEER MR GAMALIEL AKPOKINIOVO

CIVIL SUPERINTENDENT MR FRANKLYN ORODE

4.2 OTHER EMPLOYEES INVOLVED

 Site Supervisor

 Plants Operators

 Bricklayers

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  Carpenters

 Iron Bender

4.3 EQUIPMENT BEING USED

 Vibratory Hammer

 Crane

 Excavator

 Pay loader

 Batching Plant

 Dump Truck

 Concrete Mixer Truck

 Poker Vibrator

 Automatic Levelling Machine

 Total Station

4.3 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

 Reflective Jacket

 Protective Helmet

 Safety Boot

 Hand Glove

 Rain Boot

 Ear muffs

4.4 METHODOLOGY

4.4.1 SUBSTRUCTURE

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 SETTING OUT: The centers of all the piles shall be set out according to their

coordinates on the working drawings with the use of Total Station.

 PILING WORK: Square precast concrete piles made of grade 35 concrete and also of

cross sectional dimension 400mm x 400mm and of depth 15m below pile cut off level

shall be used for the foundation. These piles shall be driven into the ground with pile

driving machine (Standard Vibratory Hammer). The vibratory hammer will hold the piles

perfectly vertical, and then drive into the ground until a depth of 15m below the pile cut

off level is reached.

 PILE CAP AND STARTER BAR FOR COLUMNS: After driven the piles to the

ground, the pile heads shall be cut down to cut off level of 59.40. Then the pile caps shall

be set out and the soffit blinded with grade 20 concrete. Its formworks shall be erected

after which reinforcements for the pile caps and starter bars for the columns on the pile

caps shall be placed in accordance with approved structural drawings for the work. Then,

casting with concrete of grade C35 produced using O. P. C. and portable water with well

graded aggregates shall follow while all quality assurances and controls shall be ensured.

 GROUND BEAMS: The ground beams shall be set out on ground as they appear on the

working drawings and the soffit blinded with grade 20 concrete after which their

formworks shall be erected. The reinforcements for the beams and the starter bars for the

columns shall be placed according to the design. Then, casting with concrete of grade

C35 produced using O. P. C. and portable water with well graded aggregates shall follow

while all quality assurances and controls shall be ensured.

 GROUND FLOOR SLAB: After the filling and compaction, the ground floor slab shall

be cast.

4.4.2 SUPER STRUCTURE

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 FIRST FLOOR SLAB AND COLUMNS: The form work for the slab will be installed,

after which the reinforcement for the slab and columns starter bars will be placed in

accordance with approved structural drawings for the work. Then the concrete for the

slab will be poured before the columns form work installation and concrete pour. Grade

C30 concrete will be used, and all concrete mix will be batched by mass.

 BLOCK WORK: 9 inches Machine molded blocks will be used for the block work

together with fine aggregates (sharp sand). Ordinary Portland cement and potable water

would be used for all masonry works.

 ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL WORK: Installation of all electrical,

mechanical and plumbing work, this shall be done in accordance with the design

specification.

 INSTALLATION OF ROOF, DOORS AND WINDOWS: Nigerian general form of

roofing will be adopted with timber roofing members and colourful steel roof tiles. All

doors and windows will be in accordance with approved architectural drawings for the

work.

 FINISHES: The finishing works such as painting and other finishes will be done in

accordance with the architectural design specifications.

4.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

 Inspection and verification of the dimension and condition of the formwork.

 All formwork must place and braced properly.

 Procedure for batching and concrete mix placing will be in accordance with specification.

 Ensure reinforcement strength has been ascertained before usage.

 Proper placement of reinforcement and cast–in items.

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 Procedures for concrete repair, handling, loading of finished products and storing will be

properly handled.

 Allow concrete to cure for 28days.

 Ensure that concrete mix specified is strictly adhered.

 Ensure that the block to be used has the required compressive strength.

 Ensure the blocks are place properly, aligned and bonded with mortar.

4.6 SAFETY MEASURE

 All workers will be equipped with all necessary PPE

 Activities during lifting of crane will highly monitored

 Ensure good housekeeping on site

 Ensure the right tools are used for the right task

4.7 WORK BREAK DOWN

 Setting out of coordinates of the pile centres

 Piling operation (pile driving)

 Excavation for piles’ caps

 Cutting off of piles’ heads

 Setting out for piles’ caps

 Blinding for piles’ caps

 Form work for piles’ caps

 Reinforcement placing for piles’ caps and starter bars for columns

 Casting of piles’ caps

 Setting out for ground beams

 Blinding for ground beams

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  Reinforcement placement for ground beams

 Formwork for ground beams

 Casting of ground beams

 Sand filling and backfilling

 Ground floor slab

 Columns erection for ground floor

 Beams for first floor

 First floor slab and columns

 Block work

 Electrical and mechanical services installation

 Installation of roof, doors and windows

 Finishes

4.8 RESPONSIBILITIES

The specific responsibilities I was saddled with on the construction of the administrative

proposed building are:

 Supervision of contractors’ technical personnel

 QA/QC inspections

 Analysis of cube and tensile test results and making of appropriate recommendations.

4.9 CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED

The following are specific challenges encountered for the proposed administrative building

 Fear of future Flooding common in the locality

 Marshy Terrain

 Difficulty in obtaining vertical alignment during pile driving

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  Foundation design based on preliminary subsoil investigation

 Poor cube test results for some piles

4.10 SOLUTIONS PROFERED

 To arrest any fear of future flooding , I suggest to the surveyor to transfer the level of

several existing roads and the finished floor level of a nearby structure which is well

designed against flooding and proper engineering judgement was made from the data with

regards to the level to be used.

 Rain boots was provided to cope with the marshy terrain.

 Plumb bob was used to obtain vertical alignment and it was checked with spirit level

driving intervals.

 Pile loading tests was recommended to confirm that the pile capacity and soil settlement

are within the limits supplied by the preliminary subsoil report.

 The results were judged against best practices and code requirements the ones which fall

below acceptable criteria were rejected for use. They were however recommended for use in

light load carrying structures such as perimeter fence.

4.11 EXPERIENCE GAINED

 Procedures of static pile testing

 Procedures of pile driving

 Improved Project Management skills

 Improved understanding of QA/QC Procedures

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CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.0 CONCLUSION

A summary of my post graduate practical experience in civil engineering for the past

seven years have been presented in this report. These seven years have been a period of

intense pupilage in my chosen field of endeavor. I have been able to work with

professional engineers on various project and construction activities and have been

privileged to encounter engineering problems and involve in finding solutions to them.

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 I have built a robust working relationship with Engineers ,Architects, Quantity Surveyors,

Builders , Town Planners, Land surveyors and Estate managers which have given me a

firsthand broad view of the construction industry and the built environment.

My key achievement have been my acquiring requisite professional training in structural

analysis and design, building and civil engineering construction, project management

and as well as the statutory and regulatory framework of the profession.

So far civil engineering practice have been challenging, yet fulfilling. With much zest, I

hope to continue to involve in many engineering projects and research, and submit

myself to further tutelage under senior colleagues. I would also do my best to train

younger and upcoming engineers at any given opportunity

5.1 RECOMMENDATION

I am lucky to be among the few graduate engineers who had had the opportunity to be

trained by senior professional colleagues and given proper industry exposure. This

however is not the case with a lot of our engineering graduates roaming the streets

jobless while others have abandoned the profession as no opportunity for proper tutelage

and training came their way. This is truly pathetic. I thus recommend that NSE should

find ways to liaise with industries such that our Engineering graduates can find viable

opportunity to be trained in these industries. NSE should also be in talks with NYSC to

ensure our engineering graduates are posted to engineering companies and parastatals.

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APPENDIX 1

CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DATA

DATE OF BIRTH: JUNE 22, 1987 | GENDER : MALE

MARITAL STATUS: SINGLE | LGA: UGHELLI NORTH

ADDRESS: 10A OGEDEGBE STREET, WARRI, DELTA STATE

TELEPHONE: +2348068846898; +2348080835193 |E-MAIL: misterorode@gmail.com

STATE OF ORIGIN : DELTA | NATIONALITY NIGERIAN

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

CRUSTEAM NIGERIA LIMITED Lagos State, | April 2018- Date

Civil Superintendent

 Designed a two-storey administrative building for an LPG Tank farm project

 Carried out checks and reviews on working drawings supplied by EPC contractors on site

 Supervised EPC contractors on a proposed LPG tank farm development

 Supervised QA/QC operations, analysed material test results and make appropriate

recommendations.

DELTEC ENGINEERING LIMITED Warri, Delta State |June 2017- April 2018

Design Engineer

 Carried out EUROCODE based design of concrete and steel structures such as building

structures, roof trusses, portal frames, water and earth retaining structures, overhead water tank

and foundations to oil and gas related facilities such as product storage tanks, bundwall, oil

water separator, loading gantry, generator and transformer houses .

 Designed various excel programs for the analysis and design of ring beams, wind analysis

of portal frames, frame analysis of three span beams, determination of pile capacity etc

 Trained 2 civil engineering students in structural engineering designs, detailing and

construction.

SPECTRUM ENGINEERING LIMITED Owerri, Imo State | September 2014-May 2016

Site Engineer

 Supervised over 30 employees in a TETFUND sponsored four storey hostel development

project for FUTO

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  Trained over 5 civil engineering students in a supervisory capacity under the industrial

training scheme

 Ensured strict compliance with all project specifications and Quality Assurance

procedures

HQ 42 DIVISION ENGINEERSIbadan, Oyo State | April 2013-February 2014

Corps Member, National Youth Service Corps

Graduate Engineer

 Prepared well detailed structural drawings and project schedules

 Performed structural analysis and design of concrete structures

 Supervised a three storey building project and a 500m pavement construction

YIELDLINE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Warri, Delta State | Nov. 2011-Feb. 2013

Site Engineer (Freelance)

 Supervised the construction of a two-storey residential development

SATIMAIHA NIGERIA LIMITED Benin City, Edo State | August 2010-February 2011

Trainee Engineer

 Completed 6 months Industrial training scheme in civil engineering construction

 Tasked with various supervisory roles in a large construction project

EDUCATION

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI , Owerri, Imo State | 2016- Date

 Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in structural engineering (in view)

 Course work 100% completed, Project work in Progress

UNIVERSITY OF BENIN Benin City, Edo State | 2006-2011

 B.Eng, civil engineering, Second Class Honours, UPPER DIVISION

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TEDOK COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE Warri, Delta State | 1998-2003

 West African Senior School Certificate (O’Level)

AUNTY FANNY SCHOOLS Warri, Delta State | 1992-1997

 Primary School Leaving Certificate

TRAININGS AND CERTIFICATES

 The Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineers(NIStructE)- Training on ‘ESTIMATING

AND ANALYSIS OF WIND LOAD ON STRUCTURES’

 The Centre for Advanced Structural Engineering and Studies (CASES) – in-house

Training workshop on ‘DESIGN OF JETTIES AND WATERFRONT STRUCTURES

SKILLS

 Software competence: AutoCAD , STAAD PRO, ROBOT Structures, Tekla Tedds, CSC

Orion, PROTA Structures, SAFE 12, RCC,CSC FASTRAK, MICROSOFT PROJECT,

Microsoft office Suite (word, excel and PowerPoint) etc

 Competent in project costing, estimating and budgeting

 Excellent in written and oral communication

HOBBIES

Drawing, listening to music, watching movies, documentaries, news and interviews

REFEREES

 ENGR. BARRI ESIMONE,

President/CEO, CRUSTEAM GROUP, Lagos State | 08068846898

 ENGR. (DR) JOHN OKOVIDO, Department of Civil Engineering,

University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State |08138180738

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  ENGR EZEDOZIE CHUKWUMA

Senior Design Engineer

Deltec Engineering Limited, Warri, Delta State | 09034952713

APPENDIX 2

SITE PICTURES

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Plate 1: Supervising a two-storey residential building in Jeddo, Near Warri (2012)

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Plate 3: Substructure work for a proposed four storey hostel building in FUTO (2015)

Plate 4: Substructure work for a proposed four storey hostel building in FUTO (2015)

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Plate 5: Superstructure work for a proposed four storey hostel building in FUTO (2016)

Plate 6: Superstructure work for a proposed four storey hostel building in FUTO (2016)

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Plate 7: Client Facility Inspection of proposed LPG Storage tank farm site at Ijegun (2018)

Plate 8: casting of RC Piles at proposed LPG Storage tank farm site , Ijegun (2018)

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Plate 9: Inspecting a Soil Investigation for Proposed LPG Tank Farm Site, Ijegun (2018)

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Plate 10: Pile Driving for Proposed Administrative Building at Ijegun (2018)

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Plate 11: Pile Driving for Proposed Administrative Building at Ijegun (2018)

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Plate 12: Inspecting a cube testing operation with contractor’s representative (2018)

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Plate 13: Set-up for pile loading test for proposed administrative building

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