The ZED Engineer

30/07/2025

Celebrating my 3rd year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

30/07/2025

You're the Best of the Best ❤️❤️

31/01/2025

Carry Each other's Burdens, and In this way you will fulfill The Law of Christ.. Galatians 6:2 🙏

Good Morning

-The ZED Engineer

07/01/2025

25/12/2024

Contact us for house plans
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✅ Three bedrooms
✅A self contained Master bedroom
✅bathroom and toilet
✅ A kitchen
✅ Laundry
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22/09/2024

Design of stirrups in columns 🏗️🏚️

Model..

The design of stirrups in columns is crucial to ensure the resistance of the structure to internal forces, especially shear and those caused by earthquakes. The fundamental aspects of the design:

1. Structural function: The stirrups act as transverse reinforcement, confining the concrete and preventing the buckling of the longitudinal bars under compressive loads. This improves both the shear resistance and the ductility of the column, being essential in seismic zones.

2. Stirrup spacing: It should be reduced in the most critical areas of the column, such as the ends, where the forces are most intense. Generally, the recommendation is to keep the space no greater than 150 mm (15 cm) in these areas.

3. Diameter and number of stirrups: The diameter of the stirrup bars and their number depend on the strength required. It is common to use diameters from 6 mm (6 cm) to 12 mm (12 cm), depending on the load to be supported and the dimensions of the column.

4. Distribution and configuration: Stirrups can be closed, rectangular, square, or circular, depending on the geometry of the column. They must be distributed so that they efficiently encompass and confine the longitudinal bars.

5. Regulations: The design of stirrups must comply with current building codes and regulations, which establish minimum requirements for spacing, diameter, and strength of stirrups in columns.

Good morning...

19/09/2024

Let's Build a Better Zambia Together.

08/09/2024

And May Your Whole Life Prove That God Is Good..

Happy Sunday Family & Friends

-The ZED Engineer

08/08/2024

Maintenance Works at The Kaliba Settling Poor have Been Completed...

Here is an Overview of The entire process by The Professional Engineers.

-The ZED Engineer

24/04/2024

Luanshya Copper Mine to give Zesco more water

LUANSHYA Copper Mine (LCM) has embarked on an innovative initiative to help Zesco use part of the 170 million cubic meters of water from Shaft 28 to bolster water levels at the Kafue Gorge Power Station.

LCM intends to utilise a portion of the abundant water resources available from it's Shaft 28 to augment the water supply to the power station.

The mining company's Corporate Affairs Manager Sydney Chileya outlined the company's plan to extract water from three key shafts i.e. 14, 18 and 28 with the aim of channeling the majority of this water resource to support power generation activities at the Kafue Gorge Power Station.

Chileya emphasised the critical role of this initiative in mitigating the current power challenges faced by the nation.

"Zesco has come on board because this water will be instrumental in bolstering water levels in the Kafue," stated Chileya. "Approximately two-thirds of the extracted water will be directed towards power generation."

Furthermore, Chileya revealed LCM's intention to commence the recruitment of personnel as early as June or July of the current year.

This decision is driven by the recognition that skilled labor is essential for the successful implementation of water pumping operations.

"Employing individuals will not only contribute to sustaining economic activities in the country but also ensure the smooth ex*****on of our water extraction endeavors," Chileya remarked.

This collaborative effort between LCM and Zesco underscores a proactive approach to addressing critical infrastructure challenges and enhancing the country's power generation capacity, especially during this season of drought...https://kalemba.news/business/2024/04/24/luanshya-copper-mine-to-give-zesco-more-water/

By Catherine P**e

Kalemba, April 24, 2024

25/02/2024

Zambian Bruce Nachengwa prioritizes the country’s staple food nshima, invents nshima cooking machine innovation..