Seminar 57 -- Mechanical System Consideration for Tornadoes and Hurricanes PDF

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The presentations in this seminar will cover the latest design considerations with regard to HVAC components and mechanical systems, to survive extreme wind events that include tornados and hurricanes. Existing standards, codes, testing, and state of the art design procedures will be covered.

• 1. Tornado Shelter Mechanical Design Considerations
  Robert Simmons, P.E., Member, Petra Seismic Design, Houston, TX
• 2. Wind/Hurricane Product Approval
  Harold Dubensky, P.E., Member, Johnson Controls, Inc., York, PA