Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Tornado-proof homes? Up to 85 percent can be spared, expert says
[ Tue, 21 May 2013 15:25:30 GMT ]
Homes in the direct path of the monster tornado that roared through Oklahoma City suburbs on Monday were all but certain to be destroyed. Yet inexpensive construction techniques could have kept up to 85 percent of the area's damaged houses standing, according to a civil engineer.The trick is already common along the hurricane-prone Gulf Coast — the use of clips and straps to keep the walls bolted ...
[ Tue, 21 May 2013 15:25:30 GMT ]
Homes in the direct path of the monster tornado that roared through Oklahoma City suburbs on Monday were all but certain to be destroyed. Yet inexpensive construction techniques could have kept up to 85 percent of the area's damaged houses standing, according to a civil engineer.The trick is already common along the hurricane-prone Gulf Coast — the use of clips and straps to keep the walls bolted ...
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