BMF HUZ DSIGN

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THE REASONS /FACTORS WHY BUILDINGS COLLAPSE IN NIGERIA
The causes of structural failure in Nigeria are numerous and can be
complex depending on the type and complexity of the structure.
According to Folagbade (1997), the inability of the engineer to carry
out proper site investigations, inability to calculate design loads
accurately, inability to prevent the use of substandard building
materials, inability of the engineers/planning authority to have good
design layout and inability of the engineers to understand structural
analysis and design principles lead to structural failures.
The possible causes of building collapse in Nigeria are listed below:
the absence of soil test report;
structural designs and details handled by quacks;
absence of co-ordination between the professional bodies
and the local town planning authority;
lack of adherence to specifications by the unqualified and
unskilled personnel;
poor and bad construction practices;
the use of substandard building materials;
lack of proper supervision by professionals;
inadequate enforcement of the existing enabling building
regulations;
illegal conversion of buildings which often lead to
structural deficiencies;
flagrant disobedience of town planning regulations by
developers/landlords;
the compromising attitude of some workers of the town
planning authority;
lack of sanctions against erring professionals and
landlords.

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House Plans are very important.

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Kitchen design.