EVALUATION ON THE CAUSES OF BUILDING COLLAPSE IN EDO STATE,NIGERIA
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The age-less interaction between man and his built environment has always had positive and negative impacts on the two. Environmental disaster of varying origin from man-made to natural is one of the most negative effects of the built environment on man. An assessment of the magnitude of these disasters and an evaluation of the existing capacities to prevent, mitigate or
prepare for them are necessary tools to provide future safe living for man in his built environment. Building collapse established to be caused by many factors is one of such disasters wielding its great impact of loss of lives and properties on man .This study evaluated the causes of building collapse in Edo State by identifying the major causes of collapse, assessing its effect, and also assessing the roles of government and construction professionals in mitigating the occurrence of building collapse in Edo State.
The method use to carry out this study involves materials harvested from the different building collapse sites, structural analysis of the collapse building and distribution of questionnaires to gather information relevant to the study. Findings from the study show that building failure and collapse in Edo State arise mainly from a combination of technical weaknesses and human negligence. Poor structural design emerged as a major cause, followed closely by flooding, which weakens foundations, reduces soil
stability, and accelerates material deterioration. Low compressive strength of blocks, inadequate supervision, and the use of inexperienced or unqualified personnel also contributed significantly to building failures. Other notable factors include ignorance of construction standards, deliberate avoidance of building regulations, and weak enforcement of quality control measures on construction sites and in the building materials market.
prepare for them are necessary tools to provide future safe living for man in his built environment. Building collapse established to be caused by many factors is one of such disasters wielding its great impact of loss of lives and properties on man .This study evaluated the causes of building collapse in Edo State by identifying the major causes of collapse, assessing its effect, and also assessing the roles of government and construction professionals in mitigating the occurrence of building collapse in Edo State.
The method use to carry out this study involves materials harvested from the different building collapse sites, structural analysis of the collapse building and distribution of questionnaires to gather information relevant to the study. Findings from the study show that building failure and collapse in Edo State arise mainly from a combination of technical weaknesses and human negligence. Poor structural design emerged as a major cause, followed closely by flooding, which weakens foundations, reduces soil
stability, and accelerates material deterioration. Low compressive strength of blocks, inadequate supervision, and the use of inexperienced or unqualified personnel also contributed significantly to building failures. Other notable factors include ignorance of construction standards, deliberate avoidance of building regulations, and weak enforcement of quality control measures on construction sites and in the building materials market.
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