Winds of change? : the Urbana Project : a guide for builders, code officials, and homeowners /

After a 1996 tornado caused major damage in Urbana, Illinois, building inspectors started to examine its model building codes. Based on traditional building methods, these codes had clearly been proven ineffective in preventing wind damage. Urbana responded to the disaster by developing a Wind Dama...

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Corporate Authors:	Urbana (Ill.). Building Safety Division, Baxley Media Group
Format:	Video VHS
Language:	English
Published:	Urbana, Ill. : Baxley Media Group, 1996?
Subjects:	Building, Stormproof. Wind resistant design. House construction > Climatic factors. Hurricane protection. Buildings > Natural disaster effects. Dwellings > Design and construction.