Open AccessComparative Cost Analysis of Reinforced Concrete and Timber Floor System for Effective Low Housing Scheme
Author(s) -
Olugbenga Joseph Oyedepo,
Lekan Makanju Olanitori
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/1036/1/012022
Subject(s) - low rise , reinforced concrete , structural load , affordable housing , civil engineering , cost analysis , square (algebra) , quality (philosophy) , business , structural engineering , engineering , mathematics , reliability engineering , philosophy , geometry , epistemology
In Nigeria, housing is grossly inadequate especially in urban area due to migration from rural area to urban area which results in poor environmental quality. In this paper, the cost analysis of 6 m x 6 m square suspended floor, constructed with reinforced concrete and wooden floor for housing units was carried out. The results show that wooden floor system is 21.6% cheaper than using reinforced concrete in construction. The use of timber in building construction should be encourage, as it will minimize the dead load and reduces the cost of building construction that will be sustainable and affordable for the low income earners.