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Description: This brochure is a collection of 7 previously published articles on concrete masonry’s performance in high wind events. From hurricanes, tornadoes, and storms, to constructing safe rooms and improving building codes, the articles highlight masonry’s ability to resist damage from winds and wind-blown debris. Also included are details for typical reinforcement and gable end walls in high wind areas and a summary of research on penetration resistance of grouted masonry.
The brochure was compiled for city/code/building officials, contractors and builders, architects, engineers, and end-users to demonstrate the importance of using concrete masonry in areas where high winds threaten structures. Beginning in late summer 2006, seminars promoting storm-resistant concrete homes and buildings for greater safety will be conducted in ten states in the southeast U.S. with the brochures used as handouts. Published by the National Concrete Masonry Association.
Articles:
Building in the Face of Hurricanes
Summer Tornado Rips Building
Safe and Affordable Concrete Masonry Homes
Everyone Knows It’s Windy
Twister Investigated
The Nature of High Wind Events
Concrete Masonry Weathers the Storm
Typical Reinforcement for High Wind Areas
Gable End Wall Detail for High Wind Areas
Tests Prove Concrete Masonry’s Storm Resistance
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