Tornado is a small-scale vortex generated in strong unstable weather conditions. Its narrow strike range and high destructive force are its key attributes. Compared with other wind-induced disasters, ...

Many transmission structures are tested to failure at full-scale, leading to an improved understanding of capacity compared to most structures. Typically when extreme wind events occur, the maximum ...

Typhoon is a kind of destructive tropical cyclone, which often comes with strong storms, even floods and debris flow, and results in huge life and economic loss for urban areas 1. With climate change, ...