A REPORT ON

STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES)

BY

NAME: INEGBEDION ESELEOSE OSEIMUEDE

MATRIC NO: ENG 1704108
COURSE: STE
YEAR: 400L

A REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE SIWES UNIT IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING DEGREE IN
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING.

DEPARTMENT OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING,

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING,
UNIVERSITY OF BENIN,
EDO STATE, NIGERIA

AUGUST, 2021
 LETTER OF CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that this technical report was written by me, INEGBEDION ESELEOSE
OSEIMUEDE (ENG1704108) and that it covers all works that were executed during the 2019/2020
Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) undertaken at Sujimoto Construction Limited.
In addition, this document has been prepared in accordance to regulations guiding the preparation of
reports in the Department of Structural Engineering, University of Benin.

Signature: _________________________ Date: ___________________

Inegbedion Eseleose Oseimuede
(IT Trainee)

Signature: _________________________ Date: ___________________

Ladipupo Oladayomi
(Industry-based Supervisor)

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

My appreciation goes God almighty, for His abundant grace and blessings upon my life. I
sincerely thank my loving parents Mr. and Mrs. Inegbedion for their continuous love and support
both emotionally and financially throughout the course of my industrial training. I also sincerely
appreciate Mr. and Mrs. Akighu For accommodating me throughout the course of the program.
There are so many persons to thank. However, I will like to thank the Industrial Training Fund
for their foresight in availing this program to take place and also to the Department of Structural
Engineering, University of Benin, for providing the platform in which students, including me, engage
in this training.

I want to appreciate my industry-based supervisor Ladipupo Oladayomi

For encouragement, corrections and guidance in my learning process throughout the period of the
program, and I want specially thank Engineer Abdumaliq and Engineer Asiwaju, for taking the time
and having the patience to explain to me and instruct me throughout the duration of my Program.

Finally, I immensely appreciate the entire teaching and non-teaching members of staff of the
Structural Engineering department, University of Benin, Benin City who have nurtured me up to this
level.

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 ABSTRACT/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This industrial training report contains all the details of the experience I gathered during my six
(6) months of industrial training done with Sujimoto Construction Limited in Ikoyi, Lagos state,
Nigeria.

During the course of my internship with Sujimoto construction limited, I was opportune to work on
some of the projects that were at hand at the time of my resumption. Getting involved in this project
and having to cross check and supervise the dimensions and details stated in the structural designs
and plans helped me to put to practice all that I have learned from school and more. I have received
a lot of constructive criticism from my supervisors at the office and I have gained a lot through that
process. I worked as part of a team for the Lucrezia project.

This report examines the soft and technical skills I gained during the training period and is also
composed of the personal experiences I gained during the period of my internship. The introductory
chapter of this report covers basic information about the company where I had my internship training.
This report also contains detailed explanations of the phases of work as executed during the course
of my training and the roles I played as a part of the organization.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

LETTER OF CERTIFICATION ................................................................................................................... i

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.............................................................................................................................. ii
ABSTRACT/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................... iii
CHAPTER ONE ............................................................................................................................................. 1
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 ORGANISATION HISTORY: SUJIMOTO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ........................ 1
1.1.1 SERVICES RENDERED ....................................................................................................... 1
1.1.2 VISION .................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE............................................................................................ 2
1.2.1 COMPANY ORGANOGRAM .............................................................................................. 3
1.3 SUMMARY OF ROLE/RESPONSIBILITY ..................................................................................... 4
CHAPTER TWO ............................................................................................................................................ 5
DETAILED INTERN’S ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES AND DAILY ACTIVITIES ....................... 5
2.1 SCOPE OF WORK DONE ...................................................................................................................... 5
.......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
RESULT ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
High elongation measurements are mostly due to the following; ............................................................... 19
Using A Laser Level............................................................................................................................. 21
CHAPTER THREE ...................................................................................................................................... 31
DISCUSSION, ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION ................................................................................ 31
3.1. DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS ........................................................................................................... 31
3.2 DESCRIPTION OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED......................................................... 32
CHAPTER FOUR ........................................................................................................................................ 39
CONCLUSION, LIMITATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................................... 39
4.1 CONCLUSION ............................................................................................................................... 39
4.2 LIMITATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 39
4.3 RECOMMENDATIONS................................................................................................................ 40
REFERENCE ........................................................................................................................................ 41

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 CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 ORGANISATION HISTORY: SUJIMOTO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Sujimoto is a luxury real estate and construction company with a vision to redefine the way people
live. Its competencies include Residential development, Commercial Development and Hospitality
mainly in Ikoyi and Banana Island Their expanded operations in construction cater to the discerning
client who wishes to be associated only with bespoke and iconic structures. They build utilizing the
best of quality materials and our turn-around time is faster compared to what the competition has to
offer. Also, their prices are affordable and the quality of delivery is unrivalled.

The company’s core values include;

• Diligence
• Innovation
• Excellence

1.1.1 SERVICES RENDERED

The company renders majorly Hospitality Development which include the following;

• Hotels
• Restaurants
• Lounges
• Luxury apartments

1.1.2 VISION

The company’s visions include the following;

• To be a leader in Africa’s luxury real estate industry, fueled by the diligence of going the
extra mile in satisfying the needs of customers.

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 • To redefine luxury living locally and become a renowned household name globally.
1.2 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

MD / (CEO) - Sijibomi Ogundele

With over 12 years in construction and real estate, Mr. Ogundele has transacted over N45billion
naira in real estate over his career. His foresight, resilience and ingenuity in project execution is
evident in Sujimoto Construction’s meteoric rise over the years as the premium luxury real estate
brand in sub-Saharan Africa. He has a law degree from the prestigious Anglia Ruskin University.

Head, MEP - Vinay Saxena

A seasoned and award-winning MEP, Mr. Saxena designed the IBMS (integrated building
management system) of India’s biggest business hub World Trade Park, Jaipur. With over 9 years’
experience in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing, Mr. Saxena has worked with big players in the
engineering, software and hospitality industries such as Microsoft, Mitsubishi and Sujimoto. He has
a bachelor in engineering from SMCET, Rajasthan University, Jaipur.

Head Communications – Damilola keke

Mr. Keke is a seasoned communications professional with over 10 years’ experience helping brands
tell stories that impact. He was part of the communications team for ACN 2011 presidential
campaign and also led the Sujimoto Brand through strategic online and offline communication, to
become the standard for Real Estate branding in Nigeria. He has a degree in Communication and
Language Art from the University of Ibadan and an MBA in view from Ahmadu Bello University.

Head Sales – Adedamola Adigun

Adedamola, a seasoned luxury sales and marketing expert, business development professional with
over a decade experience in the real estate industry having a profound sales track record with
property mart Real Estate Investment Limited and Grenadines Homes. With an average quarterly
income of $10m, and a strong managerial skill evidence in his setting up of an outstanding team of
sales experts, his unbeatable, unrivaled track record has been of huge influence to the organization.

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Legal Secretary – Dolapo Aisha Alabi
A seasoned legal practitioner with a background in litigation Corporate Law practice and soliciting
with over 8 years’ experience. A member of the Nigerian Bar Association and presently the legal
secretary at Sujimoto Construction Limited. She had her firs degree in Mass Communication from
The Polytechnic Ibadan in 2007 before proceeding to Obafemi Awolowo University in 2008 where
she bagged a L.LB law degree.

Facility and Customer Relationship Manager – Angela Obiesie

A reliant and self -driven Facility manager with years of experience as a Business Development
Strategist and Facility Manager. Angela is a graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and
currently managing the Giuliano De Medici Property.

1.2.1 COMPANY ORGANOGRAM

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Reporting organogram for Lucrezia site.

1.3 SUMMARY OF ROLE/RESPONSIBILITY

During my internship with Sujimoto Construction Limited, I was first assigned a special role of the
supervision and the construction of a kennel at the residence of MD of the firm. I oversaw presented
an architectural diagram for the kennel and proceeded to construct it. I also supervised the mixing of
concrete at the batching plant on casting day so as to ascertain that the correct mix was used during
the mixing process. I also assisted in taking slump test for the concrete mix. I was also assigned by
the CEO to supervise the raising of block walls for all 4 elevators for 2nd and 4th floor.

I also determined the plaster level on the walls of the 1st 2nd and 3rd floor of the Lucrecia building
using the laser machine.

I had to supervise and check that the reinforcement bars for all the columns were in accordance to
the column details, I also had to check that strands in each duct of the post tension were accurately
in accordance to the post tension drawing of both the horizontal and vertical position. I assisted the
post tension team to mark the positions where they'd be placed and the position for the horse benches.
I also checked the accuracy of the bottom and top reinforcement bars and assisted the iron benders
to fix the punching shears.

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 CHAPTER TWO

DETAILED INTERN’S ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES AND DAILY ACTIVITIES

2.1 SCOPE OF WORK DONE

I worked on the Lucrezia project during my period of internship with Sujimoto. The Lucrezia project
is a 14-storey block of residential flats consisting of a luxury creche, a cinema, a gym and units of
luxurious apartments.

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The Lucrezia project is still in the
construction phase.

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INTRODUCTION

Post tensioning is a technique for reinforcing concrete. Post-tensioning tendons, which are
prestressing steel cables inside plastic ducts or sleeves, are positioned in the formsbefore the
concrete is placed. Afterwards, once the concrete has gained strength but before the service loads
are applied, the cables are pulled tight, or tensioned, and anchored against the outer edges of the
concrete.

Post-tensioning is a form of prestressing. Prestressing simply means that the steel is stressed
(pulled or tensioned) before the concrete has to support the service loads. Most precast,
prestressed concrete is actually pre-tensioned-the steel is pulled before the concrete is poured.
Post-tensioned concrete means that the concrete is poured andthen the tension is applied-but it is
still stressed before the loads are applied so it is stillprestressed.

The alternative to post-tensioning is to use reinforcement bars, to reinforce the slab, theissue with
this is that it increases the overall weight of the slab, and increases the overall thickness of the
slab.

The type of slab used in this construction project is the flat slab.

Flat slab is an RCC slab built monolithically with supporting columns and reinforced in two or
more directions. Beams are not provided to support the slab. The loads are directly transferred to
the columns. In flat slabs, the columns are provided with enlargedheads called capitals or
column heads

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SCOPE OF WORK

This scope covers The Casting on the 10th floor columnended and work on the 11th floor.

-INSTALLING OF COLUMN REINFORCEMENT AND CASTING OF THE COLUMNS

STRESSING OF POST TENSION CABLES AND ERECTING OF THE FRAME WORK ON THE

11TH FLOOR

ASSEMBLING OF THE BOTTOM REINFORCEMENT AND MARKING OUT THE LAYOUT OFF

THE POST TENSION CABLES FOR THE 11TH FLOOR

INSTALLING OF THE POST TENSION CABLES AND ASSEMBLING THE TOP REINFORCEMENT

FOR THE 11TH FLOOR

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METHODOLOGY

After the slab of the 10th floor has been casted and cured, The surveyors marked out the exact point
where the corresponding column would be casted around each starter bars of the various columns,
It was ensured that the starter bars were accurately positioned to be centralised inside the surveyors
markings of where the column shouldbe casted The task of inspecting the column reinforcement
with the column reinforcement detail diagram fell to me, I had to check the first if the position of
the column placement corresponds with the column details diagram in fig 1a, and if the number of
reinforcement bars stirrups and links on the column matches with the fig 1

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fig 1

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fig 1a

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 Any column that doesn’t meet up to the standard on the column reinforcement diagram was
corrected.

During the installation of the column reinforcement, I ensured that the starter bars andthe lower
part of the column reinforcement were tightly bound with binding wire

So as to ensure even load distribution from the next slab to the column and from the column to
the starter bar of the previous column. While this was going on, the columns that had been
installed were covered up by their frames. And this process continued tillall the columns were
installed and covered.

The columns where casted after the column casting levels hadbeen calculated and marked out.

After which, the post tension cables on the 10th floor were stretched using a Post tension
jacking machine.

The concrete’s compressive strength was checked because stressing strands can only be done if
the compressive strength reaches the designated value under the approval ofthe engineer (My
supervisor). The equipment was inspected. The hydraulic jack and hydraulic pump were calibrated
and the position on the pressure gauge was determinedand in the course of jacking, the machine
was cleaned at intervals with w4 to avoid the accumulation of rust.

The sequence of stressing follows anchorage size, a three-strand tendon was stretchedfrom the
middle to the left and then the right. A five-strand tendon was stretched from the middle to the
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 extreme left to the extreme right and then to the left in between the extreme left strand and the
middle strand, followed by the strand in between the extreme right and the middle strand. The
values in the stressing sequence or elongationare obtained by the length of strands. The elongation
from stressing was allowed a maximum deviation of plus or minus five. But some tendons
exceeded this limit. Blocks and jaws were attached to the strands, the rims of the strands were
painted and the strands were stressed. We recorded the values gotten from the mark point to the
tip of the jaw. For some of the strands, it was notice that the total elongation after stressing was
not in line with the values given so the tensions were increased from 460-500. For strands with
two live ends, both ends were stretched to give a sum total equivalent to the given data.

After that the erecting of the frame for the 11th floor commenced on the, the parts of the form
work that had been completed was marked out forthe bottom reinforcement bars placement
according to fig2.

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fig2

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and also the position of the post tension cables were marked out following the details of the
diagram provided the spacing of the horse bench that will carry the tendons for the post tension
cables were also marked out according to the post tension detail diagramsshown below........

The top reinforcement bars were placed following the dimensions and spacing given in Fig 2.
And the tendons were placed according to their markings on the framework of the slab, the
diagram of the tendon placement is shown in fig 3 below. Stirrups were also placed around the
starter bars for the columns so it is easier for lapping the columns for reinforcement bars. I had to
confirm that the punchingshears were placed 8mm away from the face of the columns for the even
distribution of the point load coming on top of it. I also had to ensure that at every point of an
intersection between the tendons, the one with the higher horse bench goes on top. I also checked
with the tendon diagram that all tendons contained strands as indicated inthe diagram and no
mistake in pavement were made. On the last day of the 4th week, the 11th floor slab was casted.

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fig3.

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RESULT

The results of the stretching is shown in the table below in fig 4

fig 4

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Some of the strands gave a result of a deviation greater than the standard deviation of
+ or – 5mm this is as a result of a couple of factors namely;

High elongation measurements are mostly due to the following;

• Lower friction

• Lower wobble

• Modulus of elasticity and/or steel area value that is lower than the theoreticaldata
assumed in the design calculations.

• Overstressing the tendons by mistake due to improper calibrated pressuregauge.

• Calculation errors in formula.

Low elongation measurements are due to the following

reasons;

• Excessive friction (inaccurate placement of PT tendons, Improper placement ofstrands

or damaged sheathing).

• Excessive wobble (sloppy placement or excessive tendon deviations).

• Excessive seating losses (poor placement of the anchorage, existence of cementpaste)

to enter the wedge cavity.

• Modulus of elasticity and/or steel area value that is higher than the theoreticaldata
assumed in the designed calculations.

• Improper function of stressing equipment.

• Calculation errors in formulas.

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Another major task I was engaged in was the determining of the plaster levels of the wall. The
plastering of the wall carried out in sujimoto construction is done with the aid of the laser level
machine which is one of two known methods that can aid in the plastering process other method
is known as Manual method. The process of carrying out the manual method to check for evened
of plaster levels is as stated below

Making of Level Pads: Level pads are used for maintaining the thickness of plaster coat
required. They act as a reference for checking thickness of plaster. - First, we lay a
reference line using rope and nails - We check the distance of wall from this reference line
and note it (say D1) - Now we put the mortar of wall and smoothen it. We now calculate the
distance between the reference line and level pad’s surface (say D2) D1-D2= Thickness of
coat required - If the thickness doesn’t matches then adjust the thickness of level pad - Now
make one level pad above the first level pad and check if it’s in line with the help of plumb
bob. It might happen the wall is not exactly vertical either inwards or outwards which can
be checked with help of plumb bob hence thickness of level pad can be adjusted
accordingly.
After checking for vertical alignment of level pads, check for horizontal alignment with the
help of a rope (pin a rope parallel to the first level pad also vertical with adjacent wall).
Adjust the level pads in thickness if the wall is tilted sideways. Checking for vertical
alignment of pads Horizontally laid level pads
After making the level pads, wet the wall with help of diluted cement water slurry to provide
better adhesion with mortar. The mason then applies the mortar on the walls with the help
of trowel.

Laser levels are much more modern inventions and emit a laser beam that can be used to
project level lines across a surface. There are different types of laser levels. Some will
project horizontal and vertical lines, while others are used to project one or more points on
a surface.

Furthermore, there are also laser levels that can be used for both lines and individual points.

Before being used, laser levels need to be leveled out first. In most cases, laser levels
have a built-in leveling function, but there are some laser levels out there that may
require being leveled out manually.
This means that laser levels are degree dependent and need to be set up on a flat surface
in order to be as accurate as possible.

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There are many different applications for laser levels. They can be used for all sorts of
different construction applications such as laying out foundations and framing walls,
however, they can also be used for smaller interior jobs such as

• finishing precision carpentry work

• or even just leveling the crooked picture frames on your living room walls.
Using A Laser Level

To use a laser level, you’ll first need to find a solid surface and set up your laser level. Once
set up, turn the laser level on and let it zero itself out, or do it manually if required.

Then, you’ll be able to project a perfectly straight and level line across whatever type of
surface you’re working with. With this, you can use to line as a reference point to take
measurements and transfer marks wherever needed.

Laser levels are best for professional builders who need a higher degree of precision
and versatility. They can be used for many different constructions needs and will always be
accurate within short distances as long as they are set up properly.

We took the plaster level of rooms on the second floor; it was observed that the straightness
of the wall heavily affects the evenness of the thickness of the plaster all around the wall. If
The walls are not straight the plaster on one part will be greater on another part to ensure
informality. The company SUJIMOTO CONSTRUCTIONS has a standard thickness of
20mm plaster for finishes. So, care was taken to ensure that if thickness is more, it shouldn't
be by much with a minimum thickness of 15mm and a maximum thickness of 35mm.
Thought it was not always the case in some rooms. The thickness of the plaster was also
negatively influenced by the lintel of the door in Apartment 2. The framework for the lintel
was inaccurately position. Thereby causing the lintel after casting to be crooked which in
turn increases the amount of plaster to be used on the wall to make it even. The laser
machine is placed at the corner of two walls of the building and it is turn on to check for
plaster level for both perpendicular walls, this ensures the walls are always at right angle to
each other and in so doing this process doesn't affect the placement and arrangement of
the tiles. The figure 1a below shows an example of the laser machine being used to
determine thickness of plaster.

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Fig 1a

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During the course 0f my programme I was instructed to construct A KENNEL AT the
house of the Managing Director Of the company.

A structural drawing, we submitted for approval and the final product deviated from the
drawing in just one case which is that of the placement of the door below is the
architectural drawing. The architectural draw in is attached to the Report

The metal Frame of the cage was constructed with a height of1.5m at the Bach and 1.2m
in front. The cage is a 2.1m by 2.4 in dimension as shown in fig 1 below.

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 Fig 1

The approved piece of land will be excavated to a depth of 150mm, the base of the
excavated ground will be blinded to a 50mm height with a light concrete mix.

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After The blinding the metal frame was inserted in the already blinded excavated land.
The rest 100mm depth was casted.

It was must be ensured that the floor to be casted should slant slightly to the edge of the
building so as to encourage water flow out of the kennel. Chicken mesh was welded to
the cage after the casting had been cured. The roofing was done by Carpenter.

Fig 2.

The casting stage is shown above in Fig 2. The roof was done by the carpenter and the
anti-rust flood paint (red oxide) was applied as shown in fig 3 below

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 Fig 3.

The cage was then finished off with the silver gloss paint as shown in figure 4 below

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Fig 4.

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The materials used for the Kennel includes

4bags of cement

24 bags of sharp sand

27 bags of gravel

8 zinc roofing sheets

Scaffolding metal pipes(offcut)

2 by 4 wood (offcut)

Red OXIDE gloss paint

Silver gloss paint.

1mm plywood.

RESULT

After all gauges has been set on the walls, no issues related to evenness has been
discovered. But the number of materials used is seen to be more than recommended. But
in order to produce a more efficient result, care must be taken by the masons that set the
block to ensure it is straight from ceiling to floor.

The KENNEL construction went as planned and the finished product was good.

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PICTURES COLLAGE OF WORK DONE ON SITE

PICTURE OF
BOTTOM REINFORCEMENT

PICTURE OF POST TENSION CABLES BEFORE ANCHOR IS ATTACHED

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PICTURE OF COLUMN BEFORE CASTING

PICTURE OF CASTED COLUMN

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 CHAPTER THREE

DISCUSSION, ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION

3.1. DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

• EXPERIENCE ACQUIRED
This experience has exposed me to see civil engineering in a whole new light. During this
internship I got to understand properly what had been taught in our classrooms, I was actively
involved in a lot of construction procedures, ranging from communication and task being
assigned to supervision and inspection, recording taking and construction materials
management.
I was opportune to see post tensions being used, from marking the point at which they'd be
placed according to the design drawing to marking the points if the horse benches, to inspecting
the number of strands/cables places in each duct, to attaching the anchors to the live end to
stressing the strands and grouting. I also gained experience on activities done during casting,
as well as how to use a laser machine for plastering.

• DIVISION OF LABOUR
There were so many departments for different purposes ranging from carpenter to iron benders
to masons to electrician s to manual laborer to plumbers etc. so that the project would be
finished as soon as possible, this also avoids so much work load on a particular group of people.

• TEAM WORK AND COMMUNICATION

I got to understand the importance of a good communication skills with my fellow interns,
superiors and most especially the site workers, relaying instructions to the site workers without
provoking anyone and asking them questions so as to gain more knowledge from their several
years of experience

• RESOURCES ACCOUNTABILITY AND RECORD KEEPING

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I learnt the importance of safe guarding construction materials placed in my care. Documenting
adjustment made by the external consultant and relayed to us by the structural engineer to avoid
repetition of same mistakes on other floors.
• MANAGEMENT OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Whatever material brought in must be recorded by the store keeper as well as materials taken
out must be signed out by the store keeper.

3.2 DESCRIPTION OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Working majorly on site during the course of my internship granted me the opportunity to work
with a variety of machines and equipment that are used in the construction industry. I was
familiar with some of them and for so e others I was taught how to make use of them.

Equipment Image Uses

Concrete Batching
Plants are used for
manufacturing of
high-quality
1. Batching plant
concrete in a variety
concrete mixer
of construction
applications, like
buildings, roads,
bridges, airports and
many others.

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 It is used to lift and
2. Stationary move heavy loads,
Crane machines, materials,
and goods for a
variety of purposes.

For taking and

3. Laser Machine
gauging plaster
levels.

4. Welding
For joining metals.
Machine

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 For pouring
5. Spider Pump
concrete.

For mixing and

6. Concrete transporting large
mixer truck quantities of
concrete.

It is used for
removing air
7. Poker
bubbles in order to
Vibrator
have a consolidated
concrete.

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 For making sure
8. Plumb planes and surfaces
are balanced.

Worn as a safety
9. Hand Gloves
measure on site.

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 10. Drilling For fixing and
Machine removing nails.

A protective helmet
11. Helmet as a safety measure
on site.

Used as a safety
12. Safety Boot
measure on site.

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 For providing
13. Generator electrical power on
site.

14. Portable
For compacting
Compactor
soil.
Machine

For drilling and

boring holes on
15. Jack Hammer
hard surfaces like
asphalt or concrete.

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16. Measuring For taking
tape measurements.

17. Reflective Worn as a safety

Jacket measure on site.

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 CHAPTER FOUR

CONCLUSION, LIMITATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

4.1 CONCLUSION

My internship with Sujimoto construction limited was a great learning experience for
me. The whole process was extremely exciting and educating for me. I was able to gain new
insight and a more comprehensive understanding about the real construction industry as well
as how to handle the tools of the trade. I gained first hand knowledge of solutions to real-world
problems. This has boosted my confidence a whole lot. The experience I have garnered during
the course of this industrial training is one that will help me even as I move further in my career
as an engineer.

4.2 LIMITATIONS

• Because of the high number of working personnel for the project, there was
usually not enough equipment to use, and often times I had to wait for the
persons using a certain equipment to be done before I can begin my task, this
caused a slower productivity on my part.
• I had difficulties on site moving from floor to floor as it was a high-rise building
construction. This slowed down my productivity rate.
• There want enough chairs or space for all the workers and engineers to use as
resting and office space, this also resulted in lower productivity
• The higher floors we went the more difficult it was to cast because the pipes and
spider couldn't get through to everywhere. While casting the 10th floor the
machine got spoilt so we had to wait two days till it was fixed to continue casting.
• I also encountered some difficulties when placing the gauge for the laser
machine because some block walls on the 4th floor were not laid to be straight
causing us to have drastically different values at two ends of the same wall.
Which in turn increased the amount of plaster used.
• Accessing the SIWES supervisor also proved to be a challenge as a result of the
location of my place of industrial attachment.
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4.3 RECOMMENDATIONS

Although SIWES did achieve quite a lot of its stated objectives by introducing this program,
the following recommendations are suggested to improve the qualitative context of the program;

1. Schools should help provide places of attachment for students as some students use half
of the duration of their internship period searching for a placement.
2. SIWES funds should be renumerated early as financial struggles have negative impacts
on the students.
3. Supervisors from schools should endeavour to visit often to check on the progress of
students in training.
4. The locations of the ITF offices should be updated regularly as some of the students
have been relocated meanwhile the former addresses remain on the forms.
5. Proper orientation should be carried out for the students undergoing the industrial
training program in order to avoid confusion and errors in filling out important
documents.

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 REFERENCE

1. Institute of Civil Engineers (2015), civil engineering standard method of measurement

examples, Westminister, London. ICE Publishing.
2. https://theconstructor.org/concrete/compressive-strength-concrete-cube-test/1561/
3. https://wikipedia.org
4. https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Concrete_slabs_in_buildings
5. https://google.com
6. https://www.pngegg.com

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