Lateral Loads. Lateral Load sources Wind Tornado, hurricane, explosion Seismic Flood or Tsunami Earth pressure Basement or retaining walls.
WHAT IS A TORNADO? “A tornado is a violent windstorm characterized by a twisting, funnel shaped cloud traveling from a thunderstorm to the ground.” Drew,
Storms: – Violent disturbances within the atmosphere. – Caused by sudden changes in air pressure which cause rapid air movement in an area. – Similar conditions.
Tornadoes By Haleigh Miller Picture: Daphne zaras NOAA.
Storms: Violent disturbances within the atmosphere.
Tornadoes, Hurricanes and Earthquakes Home Quiz Exit End.
Natural Disasters
