E DEPARTMENT OF GEOMATICS,

This study explores the application of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in 6 monitoring structural deformations affecting the Physics Department building at the University of Benin, Ugbowo Campus. Structural deformation poses significant challenges to the integrity and safety of buildings, especially in regions where environmental and mechanical stressors are prevalent. As a building ages, undetected shifts or weaknesses in its foundational and support elements can lead to long-term damage or even collapse. By applying FEA, engineers can model how structures respond under various conditions, enabling a more data-driven and predictive approach to building assessment and rehabilitation. The research employs high-precision instruments such as the Tersus David
GNSS receiver and a NUWA-configured mobile application to collect geospatial data
with exceptional accuracy. Strategic GNSS receiver placement and real-time data
acquisition were crucial to capturing the building’s current geometric integrity. This
data was further processed, and key mechanical parameters such as displacement,
strain, and stiffness matrices were also computed. The finite element method enabled
segmentation of the structure into triangular meshes, which were individually analyzed to detect irregularities.

Accurate spatial information and up-to-date infrastructural documentation are essential components of effective campus planning, facility management, and sustainable development in tertiary institutions. This project focuses on the perimeter survey and digital mapping of Faculty of Environmental Sciences complex University of Benin, Ugbowo Campus using Total Station technology. The aim of the study is to produce a perimeter survey, a detailed topographic map of the complex. Data acquisition were carried out using a Total Station instrument, which enabled the precise measurement of horizontal distances, elevations, and angular observations required for boundary delineation. Field observations were coordinated using established control stations within the campus. The collected field data were processed with appropriate surveying and CAD software to generate a perimeter map, spot-height-based topographic map.The final outputs provide accurate spatial Information essential for campus inventory, infrastructure documentation, planning, and future development purposes. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of Total Station technology in producing reliable geometric data and detailed maps, thereby reinforcing its continued relevance in modern surveying and digital mapping applications. The results contribute to the growing digital geospatial database of the University of Benin and serve as a reference for future campus mapping