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Concrete Roads: The Ultimate Solution for Durability and Low Maintenance

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  Introduction Concrete roads are a vital part of our transportation infrastructure, providing durable and long-lasting surfaces for vehicles to travel on. In this article, we will explore the world of concrete roads, highlighting their advantages, types, construction methods, and structural components. So, fasten your seatbelt as we embark on a journey down the concrete road. Advantages of Concrete Roads Concrete roads are constructed using a blend of Portland cement, coarse aggregate, sand, and water, resulting in a surface that boasts exceptional durability. The key advantage of concrete roads lies in their extended service life. They are far less prone to wear and tear defects like rutting, cracking, stripping loss of texture, and potholes compared to flexible pavement surfaces. This low maintenance requirement is a significant benefit of concrete pavements and translates into fewer traffic delays, especially on congested highways. Requirements for Ideal Concrete Road Pavements For
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Six Actionable Steps on How to Plan a Training Program for civil engineers

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In  this article, what I will be covering is a practical step of organising and planning a training program. We are going to use a training template developed for civil engineers but other professionals can use it as reference material. Course outline Who is the professional for which the training is organised for What is the mandate of the organization that is conducting the training Define the problem/ need for organising the training Define the target audience for the training Scope of the training Define the achievable goal after the training Who is the professional for which the training is organised for In this article, I will be considering a civil engineering professional also known as a civil engineer. Who is a civil engineer A civil engineer is a professional who analyses, designs and constructs civil infrastructures. Some of these civil infrastructures include buildings, dams, seaports, airports, roads, offshore platforms etc. This professional helps in planning every aspect
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Anticorrosion measures For reinforced concrete structures

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In an environment that reinforces concrete structures will be exposed to deicing salt  may benefit from the use of corrosion-resistant reinforcement such as uncoated, low carbon/chromium (micro composite), epoxy-coated, hot dip galvanized or stainless steel rebar. Good design and a well-chosen concrete mix will provide additional protection for many applications. Uncoated, low carbon/chromium rebar looks similar to standard carbon steel rebar due to its lack of a coating; its highly corrosion-resistant features are inherent in the steel microstructure. It can be identified by the unique ASTM-specified mill marking on its smooth, dark charcoal finish. Epoxy-coated rebar can easily be identified by the light green colour of its epoxy coating. Hot dip galvanized rebar may be bright or dull grey depending on the length of exposure, and stainless rebar exhibits a typical white metallic sheen that is readily distinguishable from carbon steel reinforcing bars. Reference ASTM standard specific
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Recent Price of Dangote Cement In Ghana

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The rising demand for cement is attributed to the boom in the real estate sectors across many African countries. Ghana as one of those countries has seen a tremendous increase in cement demand, resulting in people demanding the real time information regarding the cost of this building material. Dangote Cement is among the popular cement brands in Ghana. The company has been operating in Ghana since 2011. This cement is shipped from Nigeria and finally bagged in Ghana at the company’s terminal in Tema. How Much Does 1 bag(50kg) Of Dangote Cement Cost In Ghana? Each bag of Dangote cement is currently being sold at GHS50( $4.81) while other cement brands cost ranges from GHS48 ,GHS47 and GHS45 per bag. 
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Requirements to become a dangote cement distributor

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As the infrastructure boom continues to increase, becoming a cement dealer is a rewarding venture as you will make a lot of profit from the business due to the high demand enforcement.  Many people have an interest in going into such business but unfortunately are not sure how to start and information is limited on such a topic. This article will try to point out the necessary things you need to have when going into the cement dealership business. This is a case study of how to become a dealer or distributor with Dangote cement, pointing out their key requirement in Nigeria.  Requirement for becoming a Dangote cement distributor.  1. Certificate of company registration form from cooperate affairs commission. 2. Application letter to become a distributor  3. Scanned copy of bank reference letter  4. Passport photograph of company's managing director  5. Passport photograph of company's representative  For the application form,  visit https://www.dangotecement.com/distributors/. 
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Types of dangote cement in Nigeria

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Many of us are not sure how many types of Dangote cement are available in the Nigerian market today. In this article, I will try to simplify all the information about the types of Dangote cement we have in our open market.  But before you can understand the type of Dangote cement in Nigeria, we have to look at the grade of cement in Nigeria as defined by NIS and SON. Grade of cement in Nigeria  We have three grades of cement in Nigeria, namely: 1. Grade 32.5 corresponding to 32.5 MPA  compressive mortar strength at 28 days of curing 2. Grade 42.5 corresponding to 42.5 compressive mortar strength at 28 days of curing  3. Grade 52.5 corresponding to 52.5 comprehensive strength of mortar at 28 days of curing  Types of Dangote cement according to cement grade 1. Grade 32.5R. Portland limestone cement.  This is normally used in plastering works, low-rise buildings and masonry works 2. Grade 42.5R Portland limestone cement. This can be used in high-rise buildings. 3. Grade 52. R Portland lim
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How To Choose The Right Real Estate Investment Strategy in Nigeria

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   Rentals: Rentals are one of the safest and most steady sources of income from Real Estate. In Rentals, you buy a property to put on the market for monthly or yearly rental. It has a lot of upsides like; regular cash flow, asset appreciation, collateral for loans, and property that can be sold afterwards for a profit. The downside is that just like in many numerous Lekki and Banana island apartments, you may experience non-subscription of your apartment for long periods. A company like First World Communities handles rentals in a prime place like Abijo and a 3-bedroom flat there goes for NGN1.2m per year with a property worth 25m. Dangote has taken out a lease for over 50 units and you can make a guaranteed rental income of NGN800,000 per annum by buying these properties as a rental investment.  Flipping Also referred to as land/property banking — you purchase a property to sell in the quickest time possible for profit. A company that works well with this strategy is Gracias Global i
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