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Behavior of Building Systems during Hurricanes
The development pressures in the coastal zone are increasing the risk to life and property. According to Suggs (1967) the average hurricane loss is 500 million dollars. Between 1925 and 1970, hurricanes caused 4911 deaths and the destruction of $7.5 billion in property damage (Brinkmann, 1975, p xi). As a result of the increased coastal development, inadequate and unenforced building codes and insufficient storm resistant structures for safe refuge, the potential for a catastrophic loss of lives and property exists and is growing. Hurricane damage to buildings in coastal hazard zones is normally attributed to wind, wave and current forces. These hurricane forces may cause severe damage to the foundation, walls or roof of a building. The behavior of building systems during a hurricane is analyzed and recommendations are made for improving building practices in coastal hazard zones.
Behavior of Building Systems during Hurricanes
The development pressures in the coastal zone are increasing the risk to life and property. According to Suggs (1967) the average hurricane loss is 500 million dollars. Between 1925 and 1970, hurricanes caused 4911 deaths and the destruction of $7.5 billion in property damage (Brinkmann, 1975, p xi). As a result of the increased coastal development, inadequate and unenforced building codes and insufficient storm resistant structures for safe refuge, the potential for a catastrophic loss of lives and property exists and is growing. Hurricane damage to buildings in coastal hazard zones is normally attributed to wind, wave and current forces. These hurricane forces may cause severe damage to the foundation, walls or roof of a building. The behavior of building systems during a hurricane is analyzed and recommendations are made for improving building practices in coastal hazard zones.
Behavior of Building Systems during Hurricanes
J. Machemehl (author)
1979
19 pages
Report
No indication
English
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