REDEVELOPMENT OF SOKOTO AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
REDEVELOPMENT OF SOKOTO AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
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Date
1986-08
Authors
Idris, Ahmed Shehu
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Abstract
The problem of very high wind velocity is not new to
Sokoto and its environment. Windstorm had been a seasonal
affair, and has become a very serious regional hazard . Despite the
seriousness of this phenomenon, the authorities concerned have
done nothing to see that this pehnomenon is thoroughly
investigated, and appropriate solutions found to prevent
future occurance. The Sokoto International Airport Terminal
Building is one of the victims of this neglect. The otherwise
beautiful terminal was reduced to debris after a devastating
windstorm in May, 1984. A few months after it was commissioned.
The roof, a steel space frame structure was uplifted from the
windward side by the storm and thrown backwards breakung some
columns on the lee-ward side as it went, causing some serious
structural damage to the building itself.
It is the intention of this thesis, therefore, to
findout why the Sokoto Airport Terminal building have been an
architectural failure due to lack of consideration for the wind
effects in this region. It is hoped that by end of our investigations,
greater insight into this inconspicuous and invisible, yet
powerful phenomenon - the wind will be gained. And solution
not only to the Terninal building, but other buildings in
general will be provided.
Bearing in mind our present economic predicaments,
and need to maintain other existing infrastructure like the
runway, parking area, access roads and the control tower.
An attempt will be made to produce a new Terminal Building,
that is functional, practical and financially feasible. And
ofcourse extensive use of locally available materials.
Description
A Thesis submitted to the postgraduate School,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in partial fulfillment
of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science
Architecture.
Department of Architecture.
Faculty of Environmental Design.
Keywords
REDEVELOPMENT,, SOKOTO AIRPORT,, TERMINAL,, BUILDING