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Description: This issue focuses on masonry performance in natural disasters starting with an introductory article titled, "Trial by Earthquake, Fire, and investigations. "Standing Up to the Storm Requires Taking It from The Top Down" examines lessons from hurricanes Andrew and Opal. California urban-wildland fires are reviewed in "Urban-Wind." "Hurricane Opal's Impact on Masonry Structures" summarizes the TMS Disaster Investigation Team findings and "TMS Disaster Investigation Teams Stand Ready" explains how teams are sponsored, selected, and trained for Wildland Fires - the Case for Non-Combustible Construction." In addition, a case study of an award-winning residential project titled "Safe and Sound Home" and an article on "New ASTM Standards for Cements for Masonry and Plaster" are included.
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