Scoa Motors

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CHAPTER THREE

3.00 CASE STUDY 1

3.10 INRODUCTION

PROJECT NAME: SCOA MOTORS

Plate 1

LOCATION: Apapa Oshodi Express Way

CLIENT CONSULTANT: Unknown

PROJECT COST: Unknown


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CONTRACTOR: Unknown

FUNCTION: It is one of the leading Automobile Companies in Nigeria specializes in the

distribution and service of a wide range of Vehicles and Buses.

TIME BUILT: Unknown

3.20 PLANNING CRITERIA

1. CIRCULATION PATTERN: The circulation within and around the automobile workshop allow

for free flow movement

II FLOOR PLAN: The floor plan concept is such that the administrative section is to the front while the

workshop/service section is located in the rear


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Fig. 3.1

III FACILITIES AND SERVICES: The facilities provided include, work bay, repair shop, wash shed, tools

and spare part store, heating and compressor room, conference room, conveniences reception and

display/showroom.


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IV HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ORGANIZATION OF SPACE: The main organization of space in

SCOA motor workshop is basically horizontal while the administrative area is both horizontal

and vertical.

3.30 STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

The structural support system of SCOA motors lies within the use of portal frame

structure in a modular form.

3.40 BUILDING MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION

Material used in SCOA motors are the steel portal frame as structural element , Aluminium

cladding for the workshop wall while block wall is used in the administrative area, except for

the faade where curtain wall is used. However, the roofing material is both concrete nigerite

sheet and Aluminium sheet on the administrative building and the workshop respectively.

Opening/glazing of SCOA mostly are fully opened and glazed to admit light and air into the

building.

3.50 BUILDING SERVICES

The general installed devices of the electrical gadget and fittings such as air condition are

evident within and around the SCOA motor administrative area. Moreover, there are evident of

some mechanical gadgets and device that are notice during my visit and has the time of

collecting data.


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3.60 APPRAISALS

MERITS

1. Good circulation pattern.2. Well spaced and functional courtyard.3. Well position administrative building.4. Good position of exit and entry.5. Well orientated building.

DEMERITS

1. Misuse of functional space


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3.20 CASE STUDY 2

3.2.0 INRODUCTION

PROJECT NAME: Automobile workshop of Ministry of Education, Yobe state.,

LOCATION: Ministry of Education, Yobe state

CLIENT CONSULTANT: ArchyCson Emporium Project


CONTRACTOR: Unknown

FUNCTION: It is one of the educative automobile workshop that engaged in training student of

mechanical Engineering on the repair and service of a wide range of Vehicles .

TIME BUILT: Unknown




II FLOOR PLAN: The floor plan concept is such that the Educative section is to the front while

the workshop/service section is located in the rear.


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III FACILITIES AND SERVICES: The facilities provided include, work bay, repair shop, lecture

room, tools and spare part store.

IV HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ORGANIZATION OF SPACE: The main organization of space is

basically horizontal.


The structural system is a frame system.


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Material used in Automobile workshop of Ministry of Education, Yobe state are the steel

frame as structural element , Aluminium cladding for the workshop wall. However, the roofing

material is Aluminium sheet on the workshop. Opening/glazing ofAutomobile workshop of

Ministry of Education, Yobe state mostly are wide opened and glazed to admit light and air

into the building.


The general installed devices of the electrical gadget and fittings. Moreover, there are evident

of some mechanical gadgets and device that are notice during my visit and has the time of

collecting data.

3.60 APPRAISALS

MERITS

I. Good position of exit and entryII. Good circulation pattern.

III. Well orientated building.

DEMERITS

I. Spaces are too clumsy.II. Few automobile workshops are provided.


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3.00 CASE STUDY 3

3.10 INRODUCTION

PROJECT NAME: Mileage Master Automotive

Plate 2:

LOCATION: Unknown

CLIENT CONSULTANT: Unknown


CONTRACTOR: Unknown


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FUNCTION:Mileage Master Automotive is a full-service preventive maintenance and auto

repairs center in the Melvindale, MI 48122 area, specializing inCar Care Services, General

Services, Undercar Services, Heating and Cooling Services, Services, Transmission, Electronic

Services, Internal Engine Services, Heavy-Duty Services and Miscellaneous Services.

TIME BUILT:since 1992




II FLOOR PLAN: The floor plan concept is such that the administrative section is to the left of

the plan while the workshop/service section is located on the right as evident in the faade

picture.

Plate 3:
http://www.mileagemasterauto.com/Melvindale-auto-maintenance.htmlhttp://www.mileagemasterauto.com/Melvindale-auto-maintenance.htmlhttp://www.mileagemasterauto.com/Melvindale-auto-repair-services.htmlhttp://www.mileagemasterauto.com/Melvindale-auto-repair-services.htmlhttp://www.mileagemasterauto.com/Melvindale-undercar-services.htmlhttp://www.mileagemasterauto.com/Melvindale-auto-ac-repair.htmlhttp://www.mileagemasterauto.com/Melvindale-auto-electronics.htmlhttp://www.mileagemasterauto.com/Melvindale-auto-electronics.htmlhttp://www.mileagemasterauto.com/Melvindale-engine-repair.htmlhttp://www.mileagemasterauto.com/Melvindale-engine-overhaul-replacement.htmlhttp://www.mileagemasterauto.com/Melvindale-auto-services.htmlhttp://www.mileagemasterauto.com/Melvindale-auto-services.htmlhttp://www.mileagemasterauto.com/Melvindale-engine-overhaul-replacement.htmlhttp://www.mileagemasterauto.com/Melvindale-engine-repair.htmlhttp://www.mileagemasterauto.com/Melvindale-auto-electronics.htmlhttp://www.mileagemasterauto.com/Melvindale-auto-electronics.htmlhttp://www.mileagemasterauto.com/Melvindale-auto-ac-repair.htmlhttp://www.mileagemasterauto.com/Melvindale-undercar-services.htmlhttp://www.mileagemasterauto.com/Melvindale-auto-repair-services.htmlhttp://www.mileagemasterauto.com/Melvindale-auto-repair-services.htmlhttp://www.mileagemasterauto.com/Melvindale-auto-maintenance.html


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sIII FACILITIES AND SERVICES: The facilities provided include, work bay, repair shop, wash shed,

tools and spare part store, heating and compressor room, conveniences.

IV HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ORGANIZATION OF SPACE: The main organization of space in

Mileage Master Automotive workshop is basically horizontal.


The structural support system ofMileage Master Automotive lies within the use of portal

frame structure in a modular form as evident in the picture.


Material used in are Mileage Master Automotive the steel portal frame as structural element ,

Aluminium cladding for the workshop and the administrative area wall. However, the roofing

material is Aluminium sheet on the administrative building and the workshop respectively.

Opening/glazing ofMileage Master Automotive limitedly opened and glazed to admit light and

air into the building.


The general installed devices of the electrical gadget and fittings such as air condition are

evident within and around the Mileage Master Automotive administrative area. Moreover,

there are evident of some mechanical gadgets and device that are notice from the picture has

at the time of collecting these data.


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3.60 APPRAISALS

MERITS

1. Good circulation pattern.2. Well position administrative building.3. Good position of exit and entry.4. Well orientated building.

DEMERITS

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