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Effects Of Hurricane Hugo On Agricultural Structures, Jay D. Harmon, George F. Grandle, Clyde L. Barth
Effects Of Hurricane Hugo On Agricultural Structures, Jay D. Harmon, George F. Grandle, Clyde L. Barth
Jay D. Harmon
A tour of damage to agricultural structures by hurricane Hugo was conducted. Empty grain bins which exhibited improper anchorage tended to fail. Post-frame buildings that were improperly anchored, braced or fastened failed, while others that were designed and constructed using sound engineering practices generally withstood hurricane winds.