cyclone resistant building design
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CYCLONE RESISTANT BUILDING AND ITS DESIGN
BY S VISHNU 14CER227
WHAT IS CYCLONE ?
• A system of winds rotating inward to an area of low atmospheric pressure, with a counterclockwise (northern hemisphere) or clockwise (southern hemisphere) circulation
VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES
• Light weight structures with wood frames• Unreinforced or poorly-constructed concrete
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HOW HIGH WINDS DAMAGE BUILDINGS ???
• The walls of the building are pulled apart by winds moving swiftly around and over the building
• This creates suction on the walls and roof, effectively causing the equivalent of an explosion
DAMAGES CAUSED BY CYCLONE VARDAH
DAMAGES CAUSED BY CYCLONE VARDAH(CONTD.)
BASIC DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
• When choosing a site for your home…
DESIGN OF THE HOUSE
RELATIVE PLANNING
DESIGN OF ROOFS…
POSITIONIG WINDOWS
WINDOWS
STRENGTHENING OF WALLS AGAINST HIGH WIND AND CYCLONES
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