Mitigation Assessment Team Report: Hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico (FEMA P-2020)
Date Published: October 1, 2018
This report analyzes the performance of residential and low-rise buildings in Puerto Rico after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. It evaluates how wood-framed and concrete structures responded to hurricane impacts, focusing on failures and successes related to continuous load paths, wind effects, and topographic influences. The report also addresses roof covering failures, window damages, and building performance in areas affected by landslides.
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Details
Disaster PhaseAfter
File TypePDF
Languageen
Category
AssessmentMitigation & PlanningRecovery & ReconstructionTechnical GuidanceResearch & Data
Audience
Building ProfessionalsCommunity Officials
Hazard Type
HurricaneStrong WindOther Hazards
Tags
Mitigation Assessment TeamFEMA P-2020Building ScienceHurricane RecoveryPuerto RicoPost-Disaster Assessment