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DOI: 10.31248/GJEES
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Comparative studies of changing temperatures on buildings structures in Asaba and Okwe
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2024.174 | Article Number: 4722ED252 | Vol.10 (1) - February 2025
Received Date: 11 December 2024 | Accepted Date: 06 February 2025 | Published Date: 28 February 2025
Authors: OGBOGO, Rosemary , OJOH, C. Oghenekome and BOYITIE, Paul Odiyin*
Keywords: structure integrity, Okwe, Building structure, Nigeria., temperatures.
This study investigates the impact of changing temperatures on building structures in Asaba and Okwe, Nigeria. Utilizing primary data from temperature readings and secondary meteorological records spanning 30 years, the study reveals a clear trend of rising temperatures in both areas, with Asaba experiencing consistently higher temperatures than Okwe, largely due to the urban heat island effect. The research highlights the vulnerability of building materials, particularly zinc roofs and walls, to temperature-induced stresses such as thermal expansion and contraction, leading to cracks and structural degradation. Statistical analysis, including regression and ANOVA tests, demonstrates a moderate positive relationship between temperature fluctuations and the extent of building damage. These results highlight how urgently better building techniques, environmentally friendly urban design, and climate-adaptive measures are needed. To ensure long-term resilience and sustainability, this study offers Asaba and Okwe's urban planners and policymakers some important insights on how to effectively adapt to the difficulties presented by urbanisation and climate change.
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