This paper provides perspectives on multihazard engineering in the contemporary structural
engineering context in order to frame the breadth and multiple dimensions it encompasses …

This paper surveys the rapidly growing field of performance-based wind engineering
(PBWE) of engineered systems, with focus on not only how PBWE has evolved since its …

Extreme winds such as tornadoes and hurricanes are relatively common natural hazards in
the United States and can result in fatalities as well as damaging physical and …

Hurricanes are one of the most destructive natural disasters, and proper preparation and
mitigation are essential to enhance resilience. However, homeowners may have inaccurate …

Tsunamis are rare destructive phenomena caused by the sudden displacement of a large
amount of water in the ocean and can result in enormous losses to coastal communities. The …

Postdisaster community scale recovery and resilience assessments have gained interest in
the United States and around the world following natural and human-made disasters …

Coastal structures are subjected to multihazard events such as hurricanes which consist of
hurricane-induced surge and waves as well as winds. Hurricanes are a common natural …

Forum papers are thought-provoking opinion pieces or essays founded in fact, sometimes
containing speculation, on a civil engineering topic of general interest and relevance to the …

Tsunamis are low-probability high-consequence events, usually caused by an earthquake in
the ocean and can result in high casualty rates and billions of dollars in damage. Tsunamis …

Roofs of low-rise residential structures often suffer great damage during strong wind events.
Sheathing loss that occurs due to excessive wind uplift may lead to internal damage due to …