Abstract: Types of aeroelastic and elastic wind tunnel models available for measuring fluctuating wind loads on tall buildings are described together with some of their advantages and limitations. A new technique for using numerous ...

Abstract: It has been suggested that duration-of-load (DOL) effects in connections differ substantially from those in wood members and that the factors developed using cumulative damage models based on tests of wood members in bending ...

Abstract: This paper presents the results of a study to investigate methods for providing low-cost protection from hazards associated with tornado strikes or other severe wind events. Included are discussions of physical wind damage, ...