Abstract: Damage to residential buildings in the United States caused by hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural hazards is significant. Economic losses average approximately $5.4 billion annually from hurricanes and approximately ...

Abstract: Graphene oxide (GO)–modified magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) is used as an adhesive to bond carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites in the formation of MPC-CFRP strengthening materials. The performance of ...

Abstract: Roof panels have been recognized as the most vulnerable components in wood construction under hurricane events, which can result in enormous economic losses and human casualties. This paper presents a reliability analysis ...

Abstract: Roof panels have been recognized as the most vulnerable components in wood construction under hurricane events, which can result in enormous economic losses and human casualties. This paper presents a reliability analysis ...

Abstract: This paper proposes a framework to evaluate hurricane resilience of residential communities. Building resilience often refers to community resilience instead of individual resilience. Few efforts have been made to relate ...

Abstract: Power distribution systems are susceptible to significant damage when hit by a tornado. This damage can cause huge economic losses resulting from the cost of repairing failed distribution lines, the loss of electricity ...

Abstract: Damage to power distribution systems due to hurricanes is likely to increase due to a possible increase in the intensity of tropical cyclones caused by climate change. This will exacerbate the already high cost incurred ...

Abstract: Aftershocks occur following an earthquake of large magnitude (referred to as the mainshock) and cause further damage to buildings that may have sustained damage in the mainshock. In this paper, an object-oriented framework ...