Increase in Storm Damage Means More Stringent Building Standards

Researchers from a team funded by the National Science Foundation have examined some of last spring’s massive tornado damage and conclude in a new report that more intensive engineering design and more rigorous, localized construction and inspection standards are needed to reduce property damage and loss of life.

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[source: http://www.buildings.com/article-details/articleid/12700/title/increase-in-storm-damage-means-more-stringent-building-standards-.aspx]


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