1 20 JULY 2023
PROJECT PRESENTATION OF THE
CONCEPTION AND DESIGN OF A
STUDENT HOSTEL, CASE STUDY: MILE
2 LAYOUT EXTENSION, LIMBE
PRESENTED BY KEYEB DARWIN DINGKAH IN PARTIAL
FULFILMENT OF BSC IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
ASONGNA SABASTIEN
Kughong Walters
HEAD OF
SUPERVISOR
DEPARTMENT
2 20th JULY 2023
Why do we need student
hostels in Limbe?
More private universities and state universities are
expanding to Limbe
as far as modern student hostels are concerned, the
student residential area of LIMBE are far left behind in
terms of comfortable accommodations.
Students of higher institutions of learning are forced to
cohabit in compounds occupied by the general
population
These poses great social, health and academic setbacks
for the students as distraction rates are alarming leading
to high drop out rates.
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Brief overview of the concept
The Proposed structure is to solve the problem of
accommodation to the rapidly growing student population
in Limbe
Standard engineering structure that can beautify the
image of the town
G+3 Building, that is 4 levels.GF and1st F being
apartments (lecturers) and 2nd-3RD F being single well
equipped rooms
Hall on the first floor for events
Principal elements studied were: the roof, beams,
columns, foundation, stairs and decking
Cost estimate evaluated and duration of execution
programmed 3
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Choosing a site for the project?
Site chosen is in Mile 2 extension layout, proximity to
educational institutions, health facilities and good road
network
Availability services like water and electricity
Stable and hard soil as well as a level topography;
Little or no site obstructions;
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Occupants of the finished project?
Lecturers and Staffs of learning institutions occupying the
Ground floor and first floor which are apartments
Students population occupying single well equipped rooms on
the 2nd floor to 3rd floor
Ground floor comprises of 10 apartments
1st floor comprises of 9 apartments and a hall for events
2nd floor comprises of 20 single well equipped rooms
3rd floor comprises of 20 single well equipped rooms .
General space for circulation, lobby's and 2 staircases for
access
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What Materials used in this project ?
Materials used are wood, concrete, stones, gravel, Soil
and steel
The soil is evaluated by physical evaluation and it is
rocky and stable in nature
The structural member of the roof is wood while that of
foundations, footings ,pillars and beams are of
reinforced concrete. They all carry and transmit the
actual load of the building to the soil.
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How is data collected ?
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Site Visit
Site preparation
Measurement of site
Drainage possibility and other obstacles that may hinder
the project
Conception of the building
Design of the building
Quantity and price estimate of materials
Labor cost of the realization
Tax levies on the project
Reading of books with related topics and online researches,
references from previous reports
Design code used Bael 99/BS
8/42
Methods of data analysis
Step were data collected was arranged, classified ,calculated
and synthesized for meaningful interpretation of findings
Qualitative data was analyzed through logical reasoning
Quantitative data was analyzed using application software
programs like Excel, Robot Structural analysis
Graphical data was analyzed through BIM
software Archicad , AutoCAD, Atlantis and
Lumion software
Study of the Roof members
The purlins are spaced at 90cm
The rafters are spaced at a span of 1m
The wood supplied will be controlled and
treated against fungi
Aluminum roofing sheets of 6/10e will be
used
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Design and Dimension of beams
Ground beams 20x40
First floor beams 15x45
Second floor beams 15x45
Third floor beams 15x45
Roof beams 15x30
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Design and dimension of Columns
Half Pillars of height 1.5m and dimension 20x30
Reinforcement bars of 6 HA14
Ground floor Columns of height 2.80m and
dimension 15x30 Reinforcement bars of 6 HA12
2nd floor columns of height 2.80m and dimensions
15x30 Reinforcement bars of 6 HA12
3rd floor columns of height 2.80m and dimensions
15x30 , Reinforcement bars of 6 HA10
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Design and Dimension of
Foundation Footings
Geotechnical calculations according to BS 8004
Concrete calculations according to BS EN1992-1-
1:2004 NA:2005
Spread isolated Footings of 150x150
Reinforcements of diameter 14 matting spaced at
15cm
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Design and dimensioning of
Staircase
Effective span 4.17m
Going (g) =30cm
Riser (r) = 15cm
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Dimensioning of the hollow block
floor slab and the rib beams
Rib beams run in the shortest direction
Slab thickness of 16+4
Reinforcement of 2HA12 at bottom and 1HA10 at top
Stirrups of HA6 spaced at 15cm
Reinforcement mesh on the slab of HA6 spaced at
15cm horizontally and vertically throughout the slab
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Dimension of the Septic tank and soak
way pit
Dimension of 3x2x2.5, total volume of 15m3
Main chambers separated with 8cm concrete cast
insitu
Gradients shall be min 20% and IS constructed at
every junction
Min dimension of soakaway pit (2.50m in diameter
and 5.50m deep from the outlet pipe
Soakaway are to be filled with stones to a min dept
of 1.20m
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Project Planning and scheduling
Time as well as money is an impt factor for job control.Proper Planning and
scheduling in advance will help avoid confusions and disorder
It’s objective is to identify different problems and delays in the course of the
project
Also to control work progress and to establish link btn different operations
WE use PERT network(Program evaluation and Review Technique
GANT Diagram (work completed over a period of VS the time planned for
the work)
Manpower diagram( Right number and type of personel to carry out a required
task throughout the course of the project )
Technical Specifications
A-Scope of Works
1. Site Preparation and Soil investigation
2. Safety of workers and visitors, site security
3. Utilities and sanitation at site
4. Setting out, Excavation and foundation works
5. Structural elements(Concrete, formwork, block works,
wood work)
6. Electrical and plumbing
7. Finishes(Alu window, doors, balusters, Tiling and
painting
8. Landscaping (paving and gutters) 17
Inspection and Controls
Control engineer must ensure the following
All materials must meet up with specifications (cement,
rods, steel, wood)
Quality control to ensure all tasks are executed following
standard procedures and mixtures
Time advancement( control works advancement and time
consumed to ensure project is finished on time)
Ensure equipment's used on site are of good state
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SUMMARY 19
100: PRELIMINARY WORKS 600,000
200: EARTH WORKS 907,700
300: FOUNDATION 16,068,670
400:MASONRY - ELEVATION OF GROUND FLOOR 35,583,980
500:MASONRY - ELEVATION OF FIRST FLOOR 41,185,200
600:MASONRY - ELEVATION OF SECOND FLOOR 58,624,000
700: ROOFING 18,455,020
800: METAL WORK AND JOINERY 15,712,000
900: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 17,894,500
1000: PAINTING 15,766,870
1100: PLUMBING AND SANITARY WORKS 3,875,200
1200:EXTERNAL WORKS 2,102,000
TOTAL AMOUNT WITHOUT TAXES 272,775,140
This bill has been closed at the sum of TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY TWO MILLIONS
SEVEN HUNDRED AND SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTY
FRS.
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LIMITATIONS OF THIS 20
PROJECT
Insufficient funds to carry out detail studies
Limited time to carry out the studies(1 month)
Civil Engineering is more of scientific studies
dealing with sampling and testing of material in
the laboratories and the absence of these facilities
is one of the drawbacks of this project.
Conclusion
Main aim is to seek solution to the problems of
accommodation to students and school staffs
Cost of this project should not be a discouraging factor
as it is always said that cheap things are always
expensive in the end
I hope this project is brought to reality as money is the
key to every project and the project should be realized
under the supervision of a seasoned engineer under the
National Order of Civil Engineers in
Cameroon(ONIGC-NOCE)
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RECOMMENDATION
Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in
partnership with the local councils should strictly study the
drawings of students hostels submitted and ensure they are
of engineering standards to avoid failure in future
Drawings and Structural calculations should be visa by
architects and engineers in the respective national orders
HIPAL should endeavor to send supervisors to visit their
students in enterprise where they’re carrying out
internship/research
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3d Perspective views
Back view
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Approach view
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“Scientists dream about
doing great things. Engineers
do them.”
Thank you
