Estimation of driving rain index for nigeria. From: Architectural Science Review | Date: June 1, 2004| Author: Akingbade, F.O.A. | COPYRIGHT 2004 University of Sydney, Faculty of Architecture. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Average annual driving rain indices for 35 stations spread all over the country have been computed to produce map of driving rain exposure levels. Only nine stations fall under the classification of 'moderate' exposure while the remaining stations were in the 'shielded' category. Thus, seventy-four per cent of the stations need not take actions to prevent the damages resulting from driving rain on the exposed building surfaces. Some areas were identified to be prone to be affected ...

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