Deficiency Analysis of Coastal Buildings toward Storm Damage Reduction
Publication: Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 24, Issue 2
Abstract
Engineering services provided by one of the writers to property owners, insurance companies, attorneys, and others have resulted in a compilation of case studies, based on more than 1,000 site inspections, suitable to generate a database regarding various aspects of building performance. The scope of those services typically included identifying the cause and origin of damage to residential and commercial structures, as well as an estimation of the magnitude of damage sustained by those structures. The majority of those damaged structures was located in proximity to a coastal region and experienced recent exposure to a storm or other weather event. Compilation of data from those case studies allowed identification and ranking of the occurrence of chronic building problems. It has become apparent that building-related deficiencies often exist as a common feature in similar structures. Some of those recurring deficiencies could be eliminated with alternate building design, better construction practices, or proper routine maintenance procedures. Where applicable, proposed remedial solutions are presented for specific building deficiencies or problems identified.
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Received: Mar 2, 2009
Accepted: Jul 16, 2009
Published online: Mar 15, 2010
Published in print: Apr 2010
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