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Construction standards in an era of increasing natural disasters: FIU leads the conversation

Americans rely on state and local governments to set building codes that keep us safe. What happens when such standards lag or are not adopted? FIU convened the experts in Washington.

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FIU Wall of Wind challenge is launching pad for high school students, hub for alumni

FIU Wall of Wind challenge is launching pad for high school students, hub for alumni
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Wall of Wind challenge is launching pad for high school students, hub for alumni

Thanks to an FIU program, local high school students got a taste of the work engineers do to ensure safety and create rooftops that will resist hurricane-force winds.

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New lab to simulate 200 mile-per-hour hurricanes in quest to make storm-resistant homes

To prepare for extreme weather, Florida International University plans to simulate some of the world's most catastrophic storms.

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Preparing for Category 6 hurricanes, a new facility will test winds of 200 mph and storm surge

Building a house under the current building codes, testers will start up fans and see if it can withstand 200 mph winds. Will the roof detach? Will the house still be standing at all?

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