CYCLONE RESISTANT BUILDING AND ITS DESIGN

BY S VISHNU 14CER227

WHAT IS CYCLONE ?

• A system of winds rotating inward to an area of low atmospheric pressure, with a counterclockwise (northern hemisphere) or clockwise (southern hemisphere) circulation

VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES

• Light weight structures with wood frames• Unreinforced or poorly-constructed concrete

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HOW HIGH WINDS DAMAGE BUILDINGS ???

• The walls of the building are pulled apart by winds moving swiftly around and over the building

• This creates suction on the walls and roof, effectively causing the equivalent of an explosion

DAMAGES CAUSED BY CYCLONE VARDAH

DAMAGES CAUSED BY CYCLONE VARDAH(CONTD.)

BASIC DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

• When choosing a site for your home…

DESIGN OF THE HOUSE

RELATIVE PLANNING

DESIGN OF ROOFS…

POSITIONIG WINDOWS

WINDOWS

STRENGTHENING OF WALLS AGAINST HIGH WIND AND CYCLONES