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Abstract
Hurricane Hugo left in its wake, extensive damage, an estimated $6 billion loss. It is estimated that over 80% of the losses were related to roof failures, and the associated water damages. Although we cannot feasibly build hurricane proof roofing systems for all buildings, many of the failures which occurred could have been minimized, and some possibly eliminated. This paper summarizes observations made on system performances, the reconstruction process, and availability of workforce along with some recommendations for improvement of existing criteria.
Hurricane Hugo left in its wake, extensive damage, an estimated $6 billion loss. It is estimated that over 80% of the losses were related to roof failures, and the associated water damages. Although we cannot feasibly build hurricane proof roofing systems for all buildings, many of the failures which occurred could have been minimized, and some possibly eliminated. This paper summarizes observations made on system performances, the reconstruction process, and availability of workforce along with some recommendations for improvement of existing criteria.
Date
0/1991
0/1991
Author(s)
Richard Cook
Richard Cook
Page(s)
144-152
144-152
Keyword(s)
Hurricane Hugo; roof failure; losses; wind damage
Hurricane Hugo; roof failure; losses; wind damage