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Interference Effects on Wind Loads on Low-Rise Hip Roof Buildings

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Author(s)
Ahmad Shakeel,
Kumar Krishen
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Organization(s)
Aligarh Muslim University,
University of Roorkee
Description
Article describing how the configuration of surrounding buildings affects the wind loads on a hip roof in a low-rise building.

Resistance of Exterior Walls to High Velocity Projectiles

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Author(s)
Kashuba Scott D,
Kuzik Mark D,
Hatzinikolas Michael A
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Organization(s)
Canadian Masonry Research Institute,
CMPA
Description
Report describing the testing of various siding materials for their ability to resist bullets from small firearms.