Course Summary:

This course discuss the overall reaction of the buildings in Florida and Alabama when they were struck with hurricanes Charley CAT 4, Frances CAT 2, Jean CAT 3, and Ivan CAT 3 + flooding.

Learning Objectives:

The course explains what was the most consistent failure in the buildings. Discussing Florida FBC, SBC, IBC and IRC and their updates.
Overall observation of damage to the manufactured homes, concrete/masonry homes and steel frame structures. How to minimize damage to older buildings both residential and commercial buildings. This course is not just for Florida engineers. The conclusions are intended to assist the communities, businesses and individuals in the reconstruction process and to help reduce future wind and water damage, and promoting the economic well being of the citizens.
The methodology is universal and can apply to any building in any part of the world subjected to hurricane wind forces. For more information about the course please click on the course topics #6 and Quiz #6 ( 68 pages)