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US city’s hurricane-proof skyscrapers could crumble from ‘bouncing’ winds: StudyResearchers have found that skyscrapers designed to endure major hurricanes perform significantly worse in less intense but fast-moving windstorms called derechos. This discovery raises concerns about ...
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Hurricane-proofed downtown skyscrapers unexpectedly vulnerable to 'bouncing' windsHouston, we have a problem. The "Space City" boasts 50 buildings over 150 meters tall. These were designed to withstand ...
A powerful derecho last year caused more damage to Houston’s tallest buildings than Hurricane Beryl. Scientists wanted to ...
Researchers focused on five tall buildings in downtown Houston that were designed to withstand category 4 hurricane winds of ...
A new study by researchers at Florida International University found Houston's hurricane-resistant skyscrapers are at greater ...
Strong localized winds can bounce due to interference between tall buildings, increasing pressure on walls and windows.
That means buildings must be able to withstand 185 mph winds, have impact-resistant glass, and be elevated off the ground. Other parts of the home, including hurricane-rated windows and doors ...
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