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State of the art hurricane wind research programs enable engineer to design safer roofing systems

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Abstract
Article features new, state-of-the art hurricane wind testing being conducted at Mississippi State University. The research project is sponsored by the Metal Building Manufacturers Association and the American Iron & Steel Institute. The data generated will enable engineers to design safer, more efficient roof systems.
Date
5/1995
Author(s)
Gill Harris
Page(s)
48-50
Keyword(s)
wind research; hurricane; wind uplift testing; Mississippi State; wind load; electromagnatic grid;


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