| Author(s): |
Levitan, M. L.; Phan, L. T.; Kuligowski, E. D.; Lombardo, F. T.; Jorgensen, D. P.; |
| Title: |
Investigation Plan - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Technical Investigation of Building and Emergency Communications System Performance in the Joplin, Missouri, Tornado of May 22, 2011 |
| Published: |
May 24, 2012 |
| Abstract: |
Following the May 22, 2011 tornado that devastated the City of Joplin, NIST sent four engineers to Missouri on May 24 through May 28 to conduct a preliminary reconnaissance. Based on analysis of the data collected and other criteria required by law and regulation, NIST Director Patrick Gallagher established a Team under the National Construction Safety Team Act on June 29, 2011, to proceed with a more comprehensive study of the impacts of the disaster. This document describes NIST’s plan for conducting the technical study. |
| Citation: |
NIST SP - 1132 |
| Keywords: |
tornado; disaster; wind; emergency communications; structures |
| Research Areas: |
Emergency Egress and Access, Building and Fire Safety Investigations, Building and Fire Research, Wind Engineering, Building and Fire Codes and Standards |
| PDF version: |
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