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Natural and Man-Made Hazards

The Destruction of Housing Capital: A Preliminary Exploration Into Demolitions and Disasters

Authors:

Eggers, Frederick J.

Watson, Gregory J.

Econometrica, Inc.

Report Acceptance Date:

November 2003

New Madrid Seismic Zone: Overview of Earthquake Hazard and Magnitude Assessment Based on Fragility of Historic Structures

Authors:

NAHB Research Center Inc.

Report Acceptance Date:

May 2003

Wind-Borne Debris: Impact Resistance of Residential Glazing

Authors:

NAHB Research Center Inc.

Report Acceptance Date:

January 2002

The Residential Lead Desktop Reference Third Edition January 2001

Report Acceptance Date:

January 2001

Guideline on Fire Ratings of Archaic Materials and Assemblies

Authors:

National Institute of Building Sciences

Report Acceptance Date:

February 2000

Evaluation of Housing Performance and Seismic Design Implication in the Northridge Earthquake

Report Acceptance Date:

June 1999

Reliability of Conventional Residential Construction: An Assessment of Roof Component Performance in Hurricane Andrew and Typical Wind Regions of the United States

Report Acceptance Date:

January 1999

Monitoring of Near Ground Wind in a Built-up Suburban Environment

Authors:

NAHB Research Center Inc.

Report Acceptance Date:

September 1998

Housing Affordability Through Design Efficiency Program

Authors:

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Office of Policy Development and Research

National Association of Home Builders

NAHB Research Center Inc.

Report Acceptance Date:

June 1997

Guide for the Implementation of PL 102-522 for Fire Alarm and Automatic Sprinkler Installations, 1996

Authors:

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Report Acceptance Date:

January 1996