Determination of a sustainable concrete floor and ramp for automotive lube bay shed in Nigeria

Abstract

Structural construction of concrete floors and ramps by unskillful personnel that allows undesirable substances that affect the quality of concrete, inappropriate concrete mix that determines the right blend for compressive strength, workability, durability, and chemical resistance have been identified as the reason for collapse of structures. The results show that most failures can be attributed to poor design and workmanship that could have been avoided by careful attention to the factors that makes a quality installation. This project is out to select concrete grade based on functional strength specification and material availability, not only on mix ratio, and in tandem with the technological manufacture or repair of automobiles, and for practical experience. The selection of functional concrete grade results to better mass concreting, compaction, curing and process optimization.