Abstract: Large parts of the world are subjected to one or more natural hazards, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, tropical storms (hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons), coastal inundation, and flooding; although, many regions ...

Abstract: Residential buildings in coastal areas are often at risk to hurricanes, which can result in both wind and surge damage. In the United States, economic losses average approximately $US5.4 billion annually from hurricanes, ...