THE EFFECTS OF STRUCTURAL DETERIORATION IN BUILDING COMPONENTS (A CASE STUDY OF JMDB ESTATE HOUSING, TUDUN WADA ROAD, JOS PLATEAU STATE)
O. Onazi, N.S. Gaiya, E.O. Ola-Adisa and W.L. Zacchaeus
Department of Architecture
University of Jos, Jos
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ABSTRACT
Structural deterioration of building is an action that can occur spontaneously which can affect the individual building components and to the general structure. Deterioration can begin to present itself in form of cracked wall, foundations or floors, moisture penetration, leakages of roofs decomposition or rust of roof members etc. since the building is exposed to so many factors such as natural (weather) elements, it is bound to deteriorate even when not occupied. There are many reasons why building lie fallow and untreated, however the dangers are enormous. Maintenance of buildings appears to be the dominating factor that checks the deteriorative nature of the building, averting hazards posed by deterioration in buildings. Deterioration has strong effects on the structural stability of the building, as well as the comfort/health or safety of occupants and finally the life-span of the building. Although the building is a capital asset of the organization, instead of building owners assume maintenance of the building as a vain liability and not a priority.
Keywords: Corrective Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Structural Deterioration