Engineering investigations of hurricane damage : wind versus water

• Other Authors: Peraza, David B., Coulbourne, William L., Griffith, Morgan.
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Reston, Virginia : American Society of Civil Engineers, [2014]
• Subjects: Building, Stormproof.; Hurricane damage.; Wind-pressure.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781680157963; 1680157965; 9780784478639; 0784478635; 9780784413715; 0784413711
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xvi, 172 pages) : illustrations
• Access: Plný text je dostupný pouze z IP adres počítačů Univerzity Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně nebo vzdáleným přístupem pro zaměstnance a studenty

This publication provides civil engineers with the background and guidance necessary to conduct engineering damage investigations of structures following hurricanes, focusing particularly on distinguishing between wind damage and water damage. The first part introduces the scientific background and engineering principles of topics essential to an investigation: hurricane characteristics, wind speeds, storm surges, building codes, and the response of buildings. The second part applies these principles and covers the practical side of carrying out a post-hurricane damage assessment, including planning and managing an investigation, tips for conducting a field investigation, researching specific events, and writing reports. A final chapter offers case studies illustrating ways to synthesize and apply all the collected information. --