OKOIBHOLE JOHN OSEMUDIAMEN

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.