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Behnisch, M and Ultsch, A (2009) Urban data-mining: spatiotemporal exploration of multidimensional data. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 520–32.

Brattebø, H, Bergsdal, H, Sandberg, N H, Hammervold, J and Müller, D B (2009) Exploring built environment stock metabolism and sustainability by systems analysis approaches. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 569–82.

Coffey, B, Borgeson, S, Selkowitz, S, Apte, J, Mathew, P and Haves, P (2009) Towards a very low-energy building stock: modelling the US commercial building sector to support policy and innovation planning. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 610–24.

Costin, G, Nakai Kidd, A, Simon, T and Edwards, D J (2019) Collaborative procurement and private-sector housebuilding and refurbishment works. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 699–717.

Falorca, J F (2019) Main functions for building maintenance management: an outline application. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 490–509.

Fatayer, F A, Hassanain, M A, Abdallah, A and Al-Hammad, A (2019) Investigation of facilities management practices for providing feedback during the design development and review stages. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 597–614.

Grill, M, Nielsen, K, Grytnes, R, Pousette, A and Törner, M (2019) The leadership practices of construction site managers and their influence on occupational safety: an observational study of transformational and passive/avoidant leadership. Construction Management and Economics, 37(05), 278–93.

Hassanain, M A, Al-Zahrani, M, Abdallah, A and Sayed, A M (2019) Assessment of factors affecting maintenance cost of public school facilities. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 528–46.

Hasselaar, E (2009) Health issues and the building stock. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 669–78.

Hassler, U (2009) Long-term building stock survival and intergenerational management: the role of institutional regimes. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 552–68.

Hedborg Bengtsson, S (2019) Coordinated construction logistics: an innovation perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 37(05), 294–307.

Ibbotson, K and Farrell, P (2019) The challenges of prioritising low carbon in public sector Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) construction. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 615–28.

Ismail, Z (2019) Developing a maintenance index framework for heritage concrete buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 510–27.

Kikwasi, G and Mbuya, E (2019) Vulnerability analysis of building structures to floods. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 629–56.

• Type: Journal Article
• Keywords: Tanzania; Buildings; Vulnerability; Floods; Climate change; Informal settlements;
• ISBN/ISSN: 2398-4708
• URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-07-2018-0056
• Abstract:
  There is evidence of increasing urban floods being aftermath of climate change. The purpose of this paper is to present findings-related analysis of vulnerability of building structures in informal settlements to floods and associated coping strategies. The study adopted a case study strategy, supported by field surveys and laboratory experiments. The informal settlement taken as case study is Sunna sub-ward. Field surveys involved interviews, questionnaires and observations and tests were conducted to determine the strength of walls, blocks and mortar. The findings reveal that vulnerability of building structures to floods are due to poor quality of materials used in construction of houses which are influenced by income levels, location (lower areas of Sunna sub-ward) and inadequate storm water drainage system. Moreover, socio-economic vulnerabilities do exist in the settlements and are related to lack of peace of mind, outbreak of disease and expenses related to repairing of flood affected houses. Coping strategies used in the sub-ward for built structures are building barrier walls at the front door of the house and use multiple strategies which are supported by reactive and recovery strategies. The findings of this study were mostly affected by limited knowledge of respondents on construction materials and processes. Findings of the paper provide an insight on the effects of climate change on building structures in informal settlements and coping strategies in place to protect buildings. The outputs can be used for any other informal settlement in Dar es Salaam the only limitation is the terrain. The paper recommends use of quality building materials and technicians/artisans, improvement of surface water drainage and training of residents on the effects of climate change and variability. In addition, promising coping strategies should be adopted while those under-performing should be discouraged as they increase the cost burden among the urban poor.

Kuitert, L, Volker, L and Hermans, M H (2019) Taking on a wider view: public value interests of construction clients in a changing construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 37(05), 257–77.

M., A (2019) An empirical study on life cycle assessment of double-glazed aluminium-clad timber windows. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 547–64.

Mavrogianni, A, Davies, M, Chalabi, Z, Wilkinson, P, Kolokotroni, M and Milner, J (2009) Space heating demand and heatwave vulnerability: London domestic stock. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 583–97.

Meijer, F, Itard, L and Sunikka-Blank, M (2009) Comparing European residential building stocks: performance, renovation and policy opportunities. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 533–51.

Meinel, G, Hecht, R and Herold, H (2009) Analyzing building stock using topographic maps and GIS. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 468–82.

Ojo, G K, Adeyeye, G M, Opawole, A and Kajimo-Shakantu, K (2019) Gender differences in workplace stress response strategies of quantity surveyors in Southwestern Nigeria. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 718–32.

Oteng-Abayie, E F and Dramani, J B (2019) Time-frequency domain causality of prime building cost and macroeconomic indicators in Ghana: implications for project selection. Construction Management and Economics, 37(05), 243–56.

Owusu-Manu, D, Edwards, D J, Donkor-Hyiaman, K A, Asiedu, R O, Hosseini, M R and Obiri-Yeboah, E (2019) Housing attributes and relative house prices in Ghana. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 733–46.

Pakkala, T A, Köliö, A, Lahdensivu, J and Pentti, M (2019) Predicted corrosion rate on outdoor exposed concrete structures. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 679–98.

Peng, Z, Deng, W and Hong, Y (2019) Materials consumption, indoor thermal comfort and associated energy flows of urban residential buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 579–96.

Salat, S (2009) Energy loads, CO2 emissions and building stocks: morphologies, typologies, energy systems and behaviour. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 598–609.

Sohail, M G, Salih, M, Al Nuaimi, N and Kahraman, R (2019) Corrosion performance of mild steel and epoxy coated rebar in concrete under simulated harsh environment. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 657–78.

Steadman, P, Evans, S and Batty, M (2009) Wall area, volume and plan depth in the building stock. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 455–67.

Steemers, K and Yun, G Y (2009) Household energy consumption: a study of the role of occupants. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 625–37.

Sundling, R, Olander, S, Wallentén, P, Burke, S, Bernardo, R and Blomsterberg, & (2019) Lifecycle profit analysis of prefabricated multi-active façades. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 565–78.

Tanikawa, H and Hashimoto, S (2009) Urban stock over time: spatial material stock analysis using 4d-GIS. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 483–502.