An Economic Analysis of Wind Resistant Construction

Sutter, Daniel and De Silva, Dakshina G. and Kruse, Jamie B. (2009) An Economic Analysis of Wind Resistant Construction. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 97 (3-4). pp. 113-119. ISSN 0167-6105

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Abstract

Reinforced construction and strengthened building codes have been demonstrated to reduce expected damage from hurricanes in a cost effective manner. We examine whether reinforced construction (e.g. anchor bolts, hurricane clips, directional nailing) can provide efficient mitigation of property damage from tornadoes, using a case study of homes damaged in the May 3 1999 Oklahoma City Tornado. We find that if a package of wind resistant construction measures that cost no more than $500 could reduce insured losses by 30%, wind resistant construction could have a positive net present value in the most tornado prone states. A 30% reduction in wind damage is in line with estimates of damage reduction for construction in hurricane winds. The expected property damage reduction falls off rapidly in less tornado prone states.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics
Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/core/keywords/economics
Subjects:
?? tornadoeswind hazardsmitigation efficiencyeconomicscivil and structural engineeringmechanical engineeringrenewable energy, sustainability and the environment ??
ID Code:
52472
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Deposited On:
08 Feb 2012 09:47
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Yes
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