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Mitigation Assessment Team Report: Hurricane Andrew in Florida
On August 24, 1992, Hurricane Andrew struck southern Dade County, Florida. In conducting its survey, the MAT investigated primary structural systems of buildings (i.e., systems that support the building against all lateral and vertical loads experienced during a hurricane). In addition, the performance of the exterior architectural systems, such as roofing, windows, and doors was analyzed. The analysis included the effects of debris and the quality of construction workmanship. The loss of roof material and roof sheathing and the failure of windows and doors exposed interiors of buildings to further damage from wind and rain. The result was significant damage to building interiors and contents that rendered many buildings uninhabitable. Field observations concluded that the loss of roof cladding was the most pervasive type of damage to buildings in southern Dade County.
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Document / Report |
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Floodplain Managers
Design and Construction Industry
State, Local and Tribal Representatives
Planners
Hazard Mitigation Officers
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| Hazard Types: |
Coastal Storm
Hurricane/Tropical Storm
Flooding
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| Subjects: |
Mitigation Strategies and Techniques
Building Design
Post-Disaster Recovery
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| Last Update Date: |
09/21/2007 10:25 AM
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Introduction |
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Section 1 |
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Site Observations |
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Section 2 |
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Recommendations |
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Section 3 |
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