Open AccessStatistical Summary and Case Studies of Strong Wind Damage in China
Author(s) -
Shuyang Cao,
Jin Wang
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of disaster research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.332
H-Index - 18
eISSN - 1883-8030
pISSN - 1881-2473
DOI - 10.20965/jdr.2013.p1096
Subject(s) - typhoon , tornado , china , wind engineering , environmental science , wind power , wind speed , meteorology , forensic engineering , engineering , geography , archaeology , electrical engineering
Strong wind events, such as typhoons and tornados, have caused severe damage to buildings and other structures as well as agricultural and forestry products in China. This paper analyzes statistical data on typhoons and tornados in China, and it reports case studies on strong wind damage. Lessons from past damage from strong winds, as well as engineering measures against potential wind damage to low-cost houses, are presented for the purpose of wind-related disaster risk reduction.