Modular building is an innovative and sustainable construction method and a notable
architectural, engineering, and construction trend. Owing to the new constructability and …

Hurricanes are one of the major causes of damage and loss to residential wooden buildings
in the United States. The study of hurricane-imposed risks to residential wooden buildings is …

Hurricanes are devastating natural hazards that often cause damage to the built
environment as a result of their loadings, which include storm surge, waves, and wind, often …

Enhancing community resilience against hurricanes, one of the costliest natural hazards to
impact the United States over the past four decades, is an essential requirement for the …

In recent years, severe hurricanes have caused enormous economic losses for society and
placed tremendous burden on the insurance industry. As the number of residential buildings …

Purpose Due to the complexity and diversity of megaprojects, the architectural programming
process often involves multiple stakeholders, making decision-making difficult and …

Roofs of low-rise residential structures often suffer great damage during strong wind events.
Sheathing loss that occurs due to excessive wind uplift may lead to internal damage due to …

Tornado-induced wind load modeling has advanced significantly in recent years, but
comparison of the experimental or numerical models to observed tornado damage is limited …

Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is proven to provide superior performance, in
terms of both strength and durability, compared to conventional concrete. While the …

The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events have increased in the last few years.
Buildings resiliency against natural hazards (hurricanes, flooding, wildfires, etc.) is …