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Blowin’ in the Wind: Making Understanding Wind & Storm Damage a Breeze

  • Principal Associate
  • 16.05.2024
  • Principal Associate

This webinar will take place at 9.30am BST

Find out more about storm and wind damage assessment in this presentation wrapped in a nod to Bob Dylan’s iconic lyrics. Civil Engineer, Bernard Travers, delves into the forensic examination of building failures during storms, and helps you get to grips with factors such as wind speed, funnelling effects, and the impact of named storms.

Discover how a blend of technical expertise and analysis unveils the true causes, shedding light on how to check if problems with the building or the storm’s intensity led to the damage.

Cost: Free

Destroyed building after storm

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