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RISDiscussion of “<i>Hurricane Related Window Glass Damage in Houston</i>” by W. Lynn Beason, Gerald E. Meyers, and Ray W. James (December, 1984)
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Discussion of “<i>Laminated Glass Units Under Uniform Lateral Pressure</i>” by R. A. Behr, J. E. Minor, M. P. Linden, and C. V. G. Vallabhan (May, 1985, Vol. 111 No. 5)
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Discussion: Wind-Induced Fatigue Loading and Damage to Hip and Gable Roof Claddings
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Discussion: Wind-Induced Fatigue Loading and Damage to Hip and Gable Roof Claddings
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Discussion of “<i>Wind Pressures on Low Buildings With Parapets</i>” by Theodore Stathopoulos (December, 1982)
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Discussion of “Exaggeration of Wind Conditions in Hurricane Floyd and Other Tropical Cyclones” by Peter R. Sparks
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Discussion and Closure: Residential Construction Failures Caused by Hurricane Andrew
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Wind Damage to Masonry Buildings
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: An examination has been made of the methods of construction of masonry‐walled buildings, and their performance in severe windstorms. Particular emphasis was placed on low‐rise buildings using unreinforced concrete block ...
Wind Damage to Wood‐Frame Houses: Problems, Solutions, and Research Needs
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Wood‐frame houses (light‐frame timber construction) suffer widespread losses in high winds. Improvements in construction techniques and practices can greatly reduce wind damage to such buildings. The most serious problem ...
Strategies for Mitigating Damage to Metal Building Systems
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Hurricanes Camille (1969), Frederic (1979), and Elena (1985) subjected the Gulf coastal region to wind‐speed regimes at or near design level events. Additionally, during the time interval, the wind‐load provisions of ANSI ...