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A program to mitigate wind hazards to low rise buidings

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Abstract
The objectives of the project outlined in this paper are directed toward improving the ability of low rise structures to withstand sever wind storms. The multi-task effort will combine existing information, generate new information as appropriate, and produce technology transfer packages for a wide audience.
Date
6/1993
Author(s)
B Sill; S Schiff; J Snyder; S Amirkhanian; P Sparks; T Reinhold
Page(s)
681-688
Keyword(s)
wind storm; low rise building; roof failure; cladding;


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