Analysis of Incidences of Collapsed Buildings in Lagos Metropolis,Nigeria
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Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
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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.
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HD Industries. Land use. Labor, TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General), TH Building construction