The trend of collapse of buildings in concrete materials in Lagos State, Nigeria (2013-2019)

Ede, A. N. and Akpabot, Akpabot Ifiok and Oyebisi, S.O and Olofinnade, O. M. and Okeke, Austin Chukwueloka-Udechukwu and Oyeyemi, Kehinde D. and Ugwu, Emmanuel I. and Gambo, F (2021) The trend of collapse of buildings in concrete materials in Lagos State, Nigeria (2013-2019). In: 4th International Conference on Science and Sustainable Development.

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Abstract

Buildings are essential structures that provide mankind with accommodation in the form of offices, factories, residences, etc. Building Infrastructure aid to increase the Gross domestic product of nations by meeting the present needs as well as helping in the reduction of future deficiencies. Unfortunately, in developing countries like Nigeria, regular occurrence of collapse of buildings in concrete materials have dealt a terrible blow to the nation, leading to losses in the form of death and damage to properties. This study aims to show the trend within the period of 2013 to 2019. This study used statistical methods to assess the fatality rate, types of buildings affected, frequency of occurrences and the causative factors. The result indicates that the year2017 witnessed 14 collapse incidences making it the highest within the study period in Lagos state. Furthermore, 204 persons lost their lives in 2014, making it the highest within the period. The results obtained showed that the risk of collapse and fatality rises as the building height goes up and when unauthorized floors are added to an existing building.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Building collapse, Concrete materials, Lagos State, Poor construction quality, Substandard materials
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment
Depositing User:	nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	02 Dec 2022 15:17
Last Modified:	02 Dec 2022 15:17
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/16480

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