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What is a resource?

A resource provides information on measures that can improve the resilience of households during a disaster or adverse weather event.

CTS Technical Reports on damage investigations
  • Tropical Cyclone
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The website below has links to around 70 technical reports with a focus on recommendations for house construction and retrofits.

Including:

  • damage to buildings caused by tropical cyclones 
  • strength of batten-to-rafter connections in houses
  • wind tunnel research on low-rise buildings
  • simulated wind tests on different types of houses
  • wind-induced fatigue loading and behaviour of metal roof cladding.

The resources focus on recommendations for house construction and retrofits.

Resources

Description

Owner
Cyclone Testing Station
Audience
Industry
Insurance Mentioned
Could my insurer consider this action beneficial?
Unknown
Potential Savings in Risk Premium
Could this action have a tangible impact on my risk premium?
Unknown
Evidence of Effectiveness
Modeling indicates it should reduce damage
Suitablity for Other Hazards
Storm Surge
Complexity
More complex language
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