WIND EFFECTS ON STRUCTURES [A CASE STUDY OF BUILDINGS IN IREPODUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KWARA STATE]

Buildings are designed and constructed to provide services such as shelter and comfort for the occupants. Building are also designed and constructed with a provision to the able to withstand natural and environmental hazards during their life time. Some of the environmental hazards are snow, earth quakes, and wind. The wind effects on buildings stand out to be the most common effect in Nigeria, especially in the northern part of the country. This paper examines the effects of winds on structures, majorly on buildings in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The paper also proffers suitable recommendation and conclusion for this hazard on buildings, especially the residential ones that are mostly affected.