Construction For Hurricane Conditions

Abstract

Hurricanes Have Ravaged The Southeastern United States For Hundreds Of Years. Large Powerful Hurricanes Have Seemingly Blown Apart Even The Best Structures. In Recent Decades Named Storms Like Donna, Camille, Hugo And Andrew Have Left Vibrant Memories With Persons That Have Lived Through Them, As Well As Those That Have Only Heard And Seen Images On The News Coverage. Construction Codes And Restrictions Have Tried To Keep Pace With The Damage Generated By Even A Moderate Hurricanes Fury. Why Has So Much More Damage Been Caused In Recent Years By These Storm Forces? Are The Hurricanes Getting More Powerful, Or Has The Construction Became Substandard? What Should Be Done To Avoid The Widespread Destruction Experienced During Andrew? The Answer Is Not Simple Because The Problems Are Intertwined With Many Competing Entities. We Will Explore Those Basic Questions