This report presents FEMA's Building Performance Assessment Team's (BPAT) observations on the success and failure of buildings in Puerto Rico in withstanding the wind and flood forces generated by Hurricane Georges. In addition, the seismic resistance of some of the buildings observed was assessed. Recommendations to improve building performance in future natural disasters and mitigation success stories in Puerto Rico are included.
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Chapter / Section Title: | Executive Summary |
Chapter / Section Number: | Section 1 |
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Chapter / Section Title: | References |
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Chapter / Section Title: | Introduction |
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Chapter / Section Title: | Assessment and Characterization of Damages |
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Chapter / Section Title: | Structural Performance |
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Chapter / Section Title: | Building Envelope Performance |
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Chapter / Section Title: | Exterior Mechanical and Electrical Equipment |
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Chapter / Section Title: | Electrical Distribution System |
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Chapter / Section Title: | Conclusions |
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Chapter / Section Title: | Recommendations |
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