National Institute of Standards and TechnologyinAha! ScienceTornado Risk Finally Addressed in International Building CodeTornadoes rip roofs off buildings via physics similar to what makes an airplane fly. The 2024 IBC addresses the challenge.5d ago55d ago5
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