Even the most well-constructed building may have little chance against a direct hit from the 200-mph winds of an EF5 tornado. But a recently released ASCE study suggests that, away from the center of ...

The physics is straightforward and unforgiving as warmer oceans mean more energy for tropical cyclones, and a warmer atmosphere holds more water. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Sixth ...

“One of the most effective ways to greatly increase a building’s strength and safety during hurricanes, tornadoes and straight-line windstorms is to be sure the building is tied together properly,” ...

A well-built frame is critical to the quality and longevity of a structure. While the responsibility for building design rests with the architect and the engineer of record, the framer has a large ...

Today's large data centers represent an evolutionary change from their predecessors. Continuous availability remains the paramount objective, however, contemporary data centers require substantially ...