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Researchers look to see how elevated housing in Florida stood up to Hurricane Michael
UPDATE: In 2022, this research was incorporated into the newest version of ASCE 7, the loads standards for structural engineering adopted by building codes and used throughout the United States. ...
Efficacy of pre-event planning will be key as Florence hits, urban planner says
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas urban planning researcher who has researched long-term risks and natural disasters in the North Carolina region is available to discuss the potential effects of Hurricane Florence, which is expected to hit the East Coast in coming days. ...
Expert in community recovery available to discuss impact of Hurricane Florence on Carolinas
LAWRENCE — Elaina Sutley, assistant professor of civil, environmental & architectural engineering at the University of Kansas, investigates how communities bounce back from natural disasters like Hurricane Florence, which is poised to impact the Carolinas in the coming days. ...
Researcher's fieldwork builds understanding of community resilience, recovery in face of disaster
LAWRENCE — From Puerto Rico to Missouri to California, Americans in recent years have confronted disasters that have disrupted communities and destroyed homes, businesses and infrastructure. ...