Daniel's Mall Project
Daniel's Mall Project
DEAF, NYANG’OMA
I declare that this project is my original work and has not been submitted by any other person
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This project has been submitted in partial fulfillment of award of Diploma in Building
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DEDICATION
I dedicate this work to my parents Mr. and Mrs. Okech for their financial support and
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Gratitude to all those people who helped me in one way or the other to come up and complete
this project.
My special gratitude to my parents and Mr. Moses Ochieng Onyango for financial support and
Lastly, I would take the opportunity to thank my supervisor who has incorporate me with
knowledge to come up with this project. May God bless you all.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATION..............................................................................................................................i
DEDICATION................................................................................................................................ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT..............................................................................................................iii
PROJECT SUMMARY.................................................................................................................vii
CHAPTER ONE..............................................................................................................................1
1.0 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER TWO.............................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER THREE.........................................................................................................................6
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3.0 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................6
3.1 SURVEYING.........................................................................................................................6
3.4 LEVELLING.........................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER FOUR...........................................................................................................................8
4.6 COMPACTION...................................................................................................................18
CHAPTER FIVE...........................................................................................................................21
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5.6 INSPECTION AND QUALITY CONTROL......................................................................25
REFERENCES...........................................................................................................................34
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PROJECT SUMMARY
The current mechanization of agriculture especially among rural folks in Nyang’oma region has
led to tremendous increase in harvests. This bumper harvest has given rise to a mare in the name
of lack of or demand for storage and warehousing facilities. The said farmers have also ventured
into various businesses that demands for large storage facilities for their products. the availability
of the said deficit has inspired me to initiate the project of and to build a warehouse.
This warehouse has been built using up to date technology and factoring in the affordability of
building. The final finished piece of work is a hybrid of ancient method of building spliced with
current methods. This has been immensely helped by the expertise that has been injected in the
workmanship to help come up with a final superb building that meets the demand created by the
employees.
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CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Following the inadequate warehouse to incorporate the farmers, I thought it was right to come up
with a warehouse to store or to help accommodate the emergence of many farmers and nearby
In designing purpose, the soil analysis was done to assist me come up with a type of foundation
The land of the institution is a plain and some of the machine are used to level the piece of land.
Theodolite and precise level were used to attain the level ground.
Upon the construction of a warehouse, docking of ships, and rapidly growing farmers has been
enabled to safely and securely store the variety of commodities and farm produce. This eases
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CHAPTER TWO
The behavior of the soil had to be tested to know how the building will be according to the ratio
of the soil and its strength. Traits pit were dug to various spots to minimum depth of two feet.
The soil samples were taken to the laboratory for various soil test.
California bearing ratio-This was done to determine the bearing of the soil.
Atterberg limits-This was done to determine the behavior of soil various weather
condition.
Grading -To determine the particles size of the existing soil materials.
In this method a cylindrical mold 0.5m was filled with soil in three layers each being compacted
The mold was trimmed and weighing to determine the bulk destiny of the soil and the moisture
This was specifically done to determine the soil bearing capacity according to the ministry of
public works.
The strength test was done by conducting California Bearing Test (CBT) as shown below.
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CRB TEST S1
TOP BOTTOM
CBR TEST S1
TOP BOTTOM
Readings Proofing CRB Reading Proofing CRB
CBR TEST S2
TOP BOTTOM
Reading Proofing CBR Reading Proofing CBR
factor factor
@3.5mm 0.432 2.99mm @3.5mm 0.8 0.432 0.24 0.176
@6.0mm 0.344 6.98mm @6.0mm 1.5 0.344 0.2354 0.244
AVERAGE= (5.96+6.98) ÷2
= 6.47
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2.3 RECOMMENDATION OF SUITABILTY
The type of soil discovered to be marram with an average CRB values of 6.47 and it was a
confirmation test from the ministry of building and publics works design. Manual which
classifies the soil according to CRB values range shown in the table below.
S2 5-10 8.5
S3 7-13 12
S4 10-18 14
S5 15-30 22.5
S6 >30
The CRB ranges from 5-10 and therefore its classified S2 soil according to the design manual.
The type of soil was found to be good bearing capacity and hence may be used directly as a sub-
grade material
These were tests carried out on the soil samples to identify the soil by its physical characteristics.
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2.5 PARTICLES SIZE DISTRIBUTION
It was done by sieve analysis to determine the constituents. Other grained soil or percentage of
the weight represented by the grains in different sieves was calculated and plotted on a chart
where the soil was described according to the sample of the curve and where it fitted on the
envelope chart.
This was done to ascertain the precise classification of the soil, it included determination of
shrinkage limit, liquid limit which facilities the determination of plasticity index and it was done
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 INTRODUCTION
3.1 SURVEYING
Theodolite precise level and a tape measure were used to conduct the surveying process.
The machines and tools were used to confirm that the land was truly plain and also to determine
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3.2 DETAILED SURVEYING
During the detailed survey drainage of 25m intervals were first marked along the edge of
existing road of established building by use of 40m long measuring and raging rods for marking
temporary marks during the surveying and permanent markings were done by use of pegs driven
Measuring tape used in the practice to measure the distance from the centerline to the existing
3.4 LEVELLING
The reasons for levelling are to ensure the difference in level between the two points or projects.
It was done to determine the relative height of chain edges established on the mean sea level.
Transit theodolite was mounted on tropical stand level staff. The reading was recorded and the
reduced heights of the sheet. The reduced levels-were computed from the data gotten during the
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1024 1170.66 0.224 3
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CHAPTER FOUR
BULIDING
CHECKLIST
1. SITE CLEARANCE
2. EXCATION OF TRENCHES
3. LEVELLING AND COMPACTION
4.PLUNKING AND STRUCTING
5.BLINDING IN BASE
6 BLINDING IN TRENCH
7.CONCRETE IN BASES IN AND TRENCH
8. HARDCORE
9. ANTI-TERMITE TREATMENT
10. DPM AND BRC
11. DPC
12. ADJUSTMENT
SITE CLEARANCE
L= 7000
W=7000
D= 1850
W= 1000
Add ½ 2(400)
W= 1000
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EXCAVATION OF BASES
L= 1000
W= 1000
D= 1850
Add blinding 50
EXCAVATION OF TRENCHES
2/17000
6(600/2)
=7200
W = 600
D = 1850
L2=7000
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Less vegetable soil – W2 = 400
50mm thick.
CONCRETE IN BASES
1000
1000
vibrator.
TRENCHES
W2 = 600
L2 = 5800
W3 = 450
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D2 = 150
D1 = 150
L =5000
W = 7000
Less 200
H = 450
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ADJUSTMENT AND BACKFILLING
BASE
L= 1000
W= 1000
D= 50
Add 300
Less 150
Total 2350
Depth of backfilling
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Total length back fill
(2500-350) = 2150
Given the below data, build up the unit rate for the following 200mm thick solid concrete wall in
cm (1.3cm2)
DATA
SOLUTION
1440 =?
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3m2 =(density) = 1600kg
1000kg = Ksh.1200
1600kg =?
Total = Ksh25704
(75+50) = 125
(125×240) = 30000
Labour + Materials
(25704+30000) = Ksh.55704
= 167112+55704 =72415.2
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4.3 LABOUR MIXING RATIO
Blocks
400
200
200
200
400
13 blocks
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Allow 5% waste (5/100) ×13 = 0.65
Say 14 blocks
Given the data build up unit rate for the trench excavation commencing from the stripped level
up to 1.5m/m3.
SOLUTION
Using data given, build up a unit rate to the following item 290mm thick hardcore in site patch
DATA
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Cost of hardcore = Ksh.600/tonne
RUNNING COST
Operation =Ksh.75.00
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4.6 COMPACTION
= (30/100) ×127675.2
= 38302.56
= 165977.76
= 1659.7776
Say = Ksh.1659.71
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COST OF HARDCORE
2000kg =?
= 700000
Interests in 1 year
= Ksh.408000
= (3/100) ×4000000
(45/100) ×700000
=Ksh.315000
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= (96000÷5)
= Ksh.19200
= ksh.2562200
= (1562200÷200)
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CHAPTER FIVE
During this project duration work will be considered out free from temporary yard in the site and
Offices
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Front elavation
West elevation
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Back elevation
Planning was done to help in the management and also resources management.
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5.2 SITE LAYOUT AND ORGANIZATION
Office
Gate
Security house
This include excavation of soil, carrying away of the soil so as to make a new formation levels
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5.4 HEALTH SAFETY
All workers to put on protective clothes and gears such as helmet and gumboots.
The contractor shall provide safety briefings to workers every morning before the resumption of
work.
The contractor has to inspect all materials delivered on the site to ensure that they are of high
quality, in addition he will also supervise the quality of workmanship provided on daily basis.
Slim test and cube test shall be used to test concrete on the site. All the visitor who come on the
This is the analysis of the approximation duration of each activity carried out for the entire
project period. This will help estimation duration of each activity carried out for the entire
EQUIPMENT ON SITE
flour
Slab concrete 5/4/2021 300000 Complete
Walling 12/4/2021 200000 Complete
Steal fixing of the 26/4/1021 500000 Complete
concreting
Walling 6/6/2021 2300000 Complete
Roofing 12/62021 250000 Complete
Roof covering 16/6/2021 180000 Complete
Plastering 17/6/2021 110000 Complete
Fitting and painting 2/8/2021 700000 Complete
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Foreman 1 1 1 3 1 1
Masons 10 9 1 1 3 1
Carpenter 5 5 3 1 6 1
Mix operation 0 0 5 0 0 1
Steel fixers 5 3 0 1 8 1
Drivers 4 2 5 6 2 1
Labours 23 21 4 1 11 1
Stone raisers 0 0 6 6 1 3
Sub-contractors 0 2 1 1 1 0
Electrical sub- 1 2 5 0 2 3
contractor
Plumbers 1 0 1 1 0 4
WEATHER CHART
During the rainy periods, the work was not going on.
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5.9.2 CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE WORKS
The drainage system and sewers are going to be constructed to avoid over-flooding and also to
remove excess water from the residential areas. The following methods of drainage systems will
i. Surface drainage; This is where shallow drainage will be dug in parallel platform which
will act as a canal for run-off water. These ditches will lead the water into the main drain
ii. Slope drainage system; This will be constructed to allow water to flow downward from
iii. Downspout and gutter system; Downspout and gutters will be constructed from the roof
where by water will be collected into the tanks for future use.
The ceilings will be installed in the house whereby the dimension of the room will be drawn to
scale on a graph paper. The lighting location will be identified and the height at which the
suspended ceiling to be installed will also be determined. The wall angles and suspension will
also be attached
The installation of pavements will be done, here the removal of top soil will be done using
machine, the debris will be removed, the topography of the soil will also be done before the sub-
base materials will be used to provide suitable surface to support the new pavement. Cabros will
then be installed.
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5.9.6 CONSTRUCTION OF EXTERNAL WORKS
External works such as fencing of the building will be done to enhance security within the
premise. Here, the type of the fence which shall be used is dead fence in conjunction with live
fence on top. Therefore, the perimeter wall to be constructed and the live fence to be installed.
TEMPORARY WORKS
FORM WORK
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Timber was used in erecting of formwork. Timber was used because it was readily available and
BACKFILLING
After constructing foundation walling, backfilling followed in two phases; One using rough
stone hardcore and the marram blinding was done using the marram.
The walling was done in English bond and all building cords required to build the wall was put
in place.
STEEL FIXING
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The steel fixing was done under supervision of the structural engineer. The steel fixing work was
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5.9.9 PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED DURING THE PROJECT
a) POOR INFRASTRUCTURE
The road from Bondo-Kopolo is a seasonal road that is affected with rains. It was difficult to
The climate is very hot, this makes mixing of concrete and motor difficult since it requires a lot
of water which is a problem in the area. It also quickens the setting of concrete and mortar hence
The storekeeper failed to make proper document showing the materials received on site and t5he
It is advisable to the county government of Siaya to ensure that feeder roads are repaired
It is good to employ a competent storekeeper who is fully equipped and has at least three year of
Upon mechanical breakdown of machine in a site, foreman should have clear detail showing how
maintenance and repair of the equipment, machines and tools should be done regular.
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REFERENCES
Dubler, C., & Messner, J. (2011). Evaluating waste associated with building information
Merritt, F., & Ricketts, J. (2001). Building design and construction handbook. McGraw-Hill.
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