Analysis of Incidences of Collapsed Buildings in Lagos Metropolis,Nigeria

Oni, A. O. (2010) Analysis of Incidences of Collapsed Buildings in Lagos Metropolis,Nigeria. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 14 (4). pp. 332-346. ISSN 1648-9179

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Abstract

Building collapses in Lagos metropolis have become worrisome to residents, developers, and Government. This study examined the incidences of collapsed buildings in Lagos metropolis over a thirty-year period. Time series analysis was carried out to determine the past and predict direction of the future occurrences. In addition, a process of inference from reports on investigations of past occurrences was adopted to establish causes of building collapses in the study area. Spatial analysis of the collapses showed high concentration in swampy terrain that was reclaimed in the past. The study recommends, amongst other things, comprehensive investigation of the geophysical characteristics of the affected locations towards finding lasting solution to the menace.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Collapsed building; Disaster; Distressed building; Spatial analysis; Lagos; Nigena
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) T Technology > TH Building construction
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment
Depositing User:	Mr Solomon Bayoko
Date Deposited:	28 Mar 2014 20:42
Last Modified:	28 Mar 2014 20:42
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/2297

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