| Author(s): |
Long T. Phan; Emil Simiu; |
| Title: |
The Fujita Tornado Intensity Scale: A Reassessment From Structural Engineering Perspective |
| Published: |
May 01, 1999 |
| Abstract: |
This paper is a condensed version of two previous publications: NIST Technical Note 1426, by Long T. Phan and Emil Simiu; and ASCE Civil Engineering magazine article Tornado Aftermath: Questioning the Tools, by Long T. Phan and Emil Simiu. |
| Conference: |
U.S.-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources; Panel on Wind and Seismic Effects (UJNR) |
| Proceedings: |
Proceedings of the 31st U.S./Japan Panel on Wind and Seismic Effects |
| Location: |
Tsukuba, JA |
| Dates: |
May 11-14, 1999 |
| Keywords: |
building technology;Fujita intensity scale;meteorology;structural engineering;tornadoes;wind engineering;wind speeds |
| Research Areas: |
Building and Fire Research |
| PDF version: |
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