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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Wind-borne debris"”.
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Calculation of wind borne debris impact in tornado event
In strong wind events like tornado and hurricane, significant destruction is caused to buildings due to wind-borne debris, which are usually damaged structural members and components with insufficient attachment. This debris, also referred to as missiles, can penetrate building walls and roofs and …
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Wind-Borne Debris Resistance of Façades: Identification of Alternative Impact Test Requirements
… the urban resilience. Among others, extreme winds are endangering the built environment, often leading to the breakage of the primary barrier to protect people and property: the building envelope. On May 22nd, 2011, the Joplin tornado killed 161 people, and 14 of those were receiving …
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From structural damage assessment to functionality estimation: A comprehensive modeling approach for buildings subjected to hurricane winds
… of buildings subjected to hurricane winds, considering both structural and nonstructural systems at a component-level resolution. The impact of hurricane wind, wind-borne debris, and wind-driven rain was considered in this model. As the foundation of building functionality, an …