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So what were the effects from wind?. Some structural damage, mostly to overhangs and roofs Not much evidence of wind borne debris penetrating the building envelope Lots of damage to building envelopes – roof, siding, soffits particularly. South LA…success.
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So what were the effects from wind? • Some structural damage, mostly to overhangs and roofs • Not much evidence of wind borne debris penetrating the building envelope • Lots of damage to building envelopes – roof, siding, soffits particularly
South LA…success Wind damage: primarily building envelope
ASCE Levee Study Map Overtopping occurred first
“Post-Flood Actions Affect Mold Growth” New Orleans House opened and aired out quickly with low mold growth House closed and not aired out quickly with extensive mold growth
What can we do? • Build higher, stronger, safer • Adopt strong building codes • Provide sound recovery information like new flood maps and reconstruction guidance • Critical facilities must be better built • Educate – citizens must accept some level of risk if they want to live in a hazardous area (which a hurricane region is)
Performance Standards for Wind • No structural failure • Load paths remain connected through to the foundation • Minor building envelope covering loss • Building access is easily repaired • Able to re-occupy the building immediately after utilities are restored • Critical facilities can be occupied safely during event
Performance Standards for Flood • Flood damage can be cleaned up • After drying out, building can be re-occupied • Repairs might consist of drywall, insulation and wood trim replacement • Structure is still standing on it’s own foundation
Post-Katrina • LA adopted state-wide building code (IBC) • Several MS communities previously without codes have adopted IBC/IRC • Several communities have either adopted flood recovery maps or added freeboard (additional height) so rebuilding can begin • Lots of confusion about how to regulate all the changes in building standards (use of IBC/ASCE 7) • Land values escalating rapidly