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This Project undertakes the development and implementation deformation monitoring system for the Physics Department Building, with the primary objective of ensuring the safety and integrity of the structure, For buildings to remain structurally sound and safe, deformation monitoring is essential, especially for those that are subjected to changing loading bearing and climatic conditions over time. Using a multi-faceted approach, this study will employ a range of geodetic and geotechnical techniques, including Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Precise leveling and inclinometry, to monitor the buildings deformation patterns, including subsidence, settlement, and tilt. The project will investigate the effects of various factors such as soil conditions, foundation type and environmental changes on the buildings deformation behaviour, providing valuable insights into the structural health of the building. The deformation monitoring system will be designed to provide real-time data, enabling prompt identification of any anomalies or potential issues. This will facilitate informed decisions on maintenance, repair and potential retrofitting, ensuring the safety of occupants and the integrity of the structure. This study contributes to the development of effective deformation monitoring systems for buildings, which is critical for ensuring the safety and resilience of built infrastructure. The findings of this project will have the development of best practices in deformation monitoring and structural health assessment, and will inform the development of more effective strategies for managing and maintaining buildings in a variety of environments.

A study was carried out based on societal use of electric power for the purpose of domestic cooking resulting in the observation that a substantial number of households do, occasional or seriously use electric power for cooking through heat generating electric stoves. An ensuing market survey around Benin City also revealed that various brands of electric cooking stoves are being sold in the markets. A close observation further revealed that virtually all the brands on sale in the markets are imported and are quite expensive. Based on these findings the idea of providing a locally fabricated alternative for these foreign brands of electric cooking stove was conceived and it led to the execution of this project. An extensive study of used and broken electric stoves as well as an extensive literature review showed that it is possible to design and fabricate from locally available materials, with the purchase of just two of the main components, the heating element and the thermostat. With this understanding, basic engineering knowledge was then applied to design all the components of a basic electric cooking stove. The components included the Frame, the Heat Generating Compartment, the Support Ceramic for the heating element, the Heating Element, the Internal Wiring, the Thermostat and the External Wiring and Plug. The designed components were fabricated and assembled to produce the electric stove which was tested and found to operate to a very high level. The main findings from this project work shows that the unit fabricated was not only more affordable, it was more sturdy and able to support cooking pots larger than what the imported brands could support. The design was also made to generate higher temperatures that leads to faster cooking thus balancing the total cost of power usually needed to cook the same amount of food.