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Inside Out: Building Resilient Infrastructure to Safeguard Against Natural Disasters  

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

By Holly Schaubert As the world faces increasingly frequent and intense natural disasters, ensuring the nation’s infrastructure is built to last has never been more important. Natural disasters often occur concurrently or in rapid succession, making a multi-hazard approach essential. is an estimated $125 billion.

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Why Homes in High-Wind Regions Need a Structural “Seat Belt”

Strong Tie

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

It’s part of a building process known as “ continuous load path,” which connects the foundation to the framing to the roof. The Florida building code became stricter after Hurricane Andrew struck in 1992, and engineering teams who examined hurricane damage in Florida after Hurricane Michael found proof that the stronger codes were working.

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