Wave-shaped exterior walls and roofs on low-rise buildings reduce peak hurricane wind pressures by 40-60%, new wind tunnel ...

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers found that wave-shaped wall and roof surfaces can reduce peak hurricane wind pressures on low-rise buildings by 40 to 60 percent.

Simple changes to building shape could reduce hurricane wind pressures by up to 60%, offering a new way to protect low-rise ...

Walls and roofs with large, wave shaped surfaces could reduce some of the strongest wind pressures on buildings, a new study ...

Researchers at Florida State University found that adding wave-shaped surfaces to building walls and roofs can cut wind loads ...

Prompt site assessment of wind damage from major storms such as hurricanes and tornadoes is a crucial step in determining the extent of property loss. The assessment of wind damage is important for ...

In severe storms with hurricane-force gusts, buildings with flat exterior walls and roofs are at risk. Wavy exterior ...

Simulation of wind flows around the model of Austin’s 321 West 6th Street illustrates the E-SE wind direction that resulted in the largest cross-wind response on the 58-story high-rise. The hotter the ...

Project design and engineering consultancy Mirage has announced it has secured building permits for an innovative wind load solution for its design studio’s first project, The St. Regis Residences ...

Many transmission structures are tested to failure at full-scale, leading to an improved understanding of capacity compared to most structures. Typically when extreme wind events occur, the maximum ...