Prescriptive Design Standards for Resilience of Canadian Housing in High Winds
High-wind events cause significant damage to structures and property; in particular, light-frame wood homes are especially vulnerable and are the most abundant housing type in North America. As with many regions, Canadian homes are built to prescriptive standards that are based on historical constru...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2020-07-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Built Environment |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fbuil.2020.00099/full |