Wind-Resistant Low-Rise Buildings in the Tropics
Publication: Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 9, Issue 4
Abstract
High-wind events such as storms and hurricanes cause severe damage to low-rise buildings (housing, schools, and industrial, commercial, and farm buildings). Roof claddings often suffer the worst, which then leads to accelerated damage to the whole building. Australia leads the way in solving this international problem through extensive research and development work, and has adequate documents in place. This paper first illustrates briefly the nature of high-wind events and then the commonly observed damage to buildings. Australian research work and design practice are then described, based on which suitable design recommendations for wind-resistant buildings are presented.
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Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 9 • Issue 4 • November 1995
Pages: 330 - 346
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Copyright © 1995 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Nov 1, 1995
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