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Bobick, T G (2004) Falls through Roof and Floor Openings and Surfaces, Including Skylights: 1992–2000. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 895–907.
Chan, S and Leung, N (2004) Prototype Web-Based Construction Project Management System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 935–43.
Cheah, C Y J, Garvin, M J and Miller, J B (2004) Empirical Study of Strategic Performance of Global Construction Firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 808–17.
Cheng, E W L and Li, H (2004) Development of a Practical Model of Partnering for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 790–8.
Cheung, S O, Yiu, K T W and Suen, H (2004) Construction Negotiation Online. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 844–52.
Chung, T H, Abraham, D M and Gokhale, S B (2004) Decision Support System for Microtunneling Applications. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 835–43.
Fang, D, Fong, P S and Li, M (2004) Risk Assessment Model of Tendering for Chinese Building Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 862–8.
Fang, D, Li, M, Fong, P S and Shen, L (2004) Risks in Chinese Construction Market—Contractors’ Perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 853–61.
Hanna, A S, Camlic, R, Peterson, P A and Lee, M (2004) Cumulative Effect of Project Changes for Electrical and Mechanical Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 762–71.
Koksal, A and Arditi, D (2004) Predicting Construction Company Decline. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 799–807.
Lee, H, Yu, J and Kim, S (2004) Impact of Labor Factors on Workflow. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 918–23.
Marzouk, M and Moselhi, O (2004) Fuzzy Clustering Model for Estimating Haulers’ Travel Time. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 878–86.
Rowe, G M, Meegoda, J N, Jumikis, A, Sharrock, M J, Bandara, N and Hettiarachchi, C H (2004) NJTxtr—A Computer Program Based on LASER to Monitor Asphalt Segregation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 924–34.
Senouci, A B and Eldin, N N (2004) Use of Genetic Algorithms in Resource Scheduling of Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 869–77.
Son, J and Mattila, K G (2004) Binary Resource Leveling Model: Activity Splitting Allowed. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 887–94.
Tam, C M, Tong, T K L and Wong, Y W (2004) Selection of Concrete Pump Using the Superiority and Inferiority Ranking Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 827–34.
Thomas, H R, Horman, M J and de Souza, U E L (2004) Symbiotic Crew Relationships and Labor Flow. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 908–17.
Tsao, C C Y, Tommelein, I D, Swanlund, E S and Howell, G A (2004) Work Structuring to Achieve Integrated Product–Process Design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 780–9.
Walsh, K D, Hershauer, J C, Tommelein, I D and Walsh, T A (2004) Strategic Positioning of Inventory to Match Demand in a Capital Projects Supply Chain. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 818–26.
Whalen, T M, Gopal, S and Abraham, D M (2004) Cost-Benefit Model for the Construction of Tornado Shelters. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 772–9.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Tornadoes; Decision support systems; Benefit cost ratios; Construction cost;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2004)130:6(772)
- Abstract:
Tornadoes have been identified as one of the leading causes of death and injuries among natural disasters in the United States. Shelters play an important role in tornado mitigation efforts, since tornado-related mortality and injury rates are higher when tornado shelters are not available. This paper describes a methodology to address the viability of construction of tornado shelters in areas which have significant tornado hazards. A cost-benefit model that estimates the relative advantages of three tornado shelter construction strategies was developed and tested. The model accounts for factors such as probability of tornado occurrence, historical death and injury rates, economic incentives, and local construction and maintenance costs. The implications of factors such as useful life period, discount rate, and occupancy on the viability of the shelter were also studied. Relevance of this model to decision makers, as well as future needs for the model, is discussed.