Citation

Vickery PJ, Skerlj PF, Lin J, Twisdale LA, Young MA, Lavelle FM. Nat. Hazards Rev. 2006; 7(2): 94-103.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, American Society of Civil Engineers)

DOI

10.1061/(ASCE)1527-6988(2006)7:2(94)

PMID

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Abstract

This paper presents an overview of the damage and loss models used in the HAZUS-MH Hurricane Model. These models represent the last 2 of 5 major component models used in HAZUS for the prediction of damage and loss to structures subjected to hurricanes. The damage and loss models have been validated using data collected during poststorm damage surveys and insurance loss data. The HAZUS Hurricane Model represents an advance in the state-of-the-art over most hurricane loss prediction models, in that it estimates wind induced loads, structural response, damage, and then loss, rather than simply using historical loss data to model loss as a function of wind speed. A mitigation example is given that shows the expected reductions in losses achieved by strengthening the roof of a structure and adding window protection.