EVENT: WALL OF WIND TOUR & WIND CLASS
Tour the State-of-the-Art Wall of Wind (WOW) Facility and Learn the Latest in Wind and Hurricane Research!
| EVENT: |
WOW Tour, Hurricane Season Retrospective & Wind Damage CourseDDA Forensics is hosting an exciting event at Florida International University (FIU) for insurance adjusters and attorneys! This unique class and tour of the WOW experimental facility is a great opportunity to learn the latest research on hurricane and wind forces and their effects. |
| WHEN: |
Thursday, November 21, 2024: 9AM – 12PM EST9:00 – 9:30AM Registration & Networking with Coffee & Bagels |
| WHERE: |
NHERI Wall of Wind (WOW) Experimental FacilityEngineering Center Check-In: Registration is in the outdoor covered area as you walk toward the building from the parking garage. We’ll meet for coffee and a light breakfast, and then take the elevator or stairs together up to Room EC 2300. Parking: Campus parking is available for $5. Please click here to register your vehicle and pay in advance. FIU provides virtual permits that allow you to park in the blue Faculty/Staff spots or in standard, unmarked Student spaces. It’s ideal to pre-register ahead of time! |
COST: |
Free |
| CREDITS: | 1 CLE Credit for Attorneys *May be chosen in the General or Technology category 1 CE Credit for Adjusters *May be chosen in the General or Technology category |
| RSVP: | Space is limited. RSVP is required. Course is open to insurance adjusters and attorneys. |
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
MEET THE HOSTS
With over 20 years of experience, the most advanced education and technologies, we specialize in Forensic Engineering, Building Consulting and Expert Witness services. Our Licensed Engineers and Contractors provide objective and accurate forensic investigations that yield conclusive results through a systematic and methodical approach.
The NHERI Wall of Wind (WOW) Experimental Facility (EF) at Florida International University (FIU) was funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to be a national facility that enables researchers to better understand wind effects on civil infrastructure systems and to prevent wind hazards from becoming community disasters.
MEET THE PRESENTERS
Erik Salna
Meteorologist, Associate Director, FIU Extreme Events Institute
Dr. Manuel Matus
Civil & Structural Engineer DDA Forensics
Dr. Krishna Sai Vutukuru
Civil & Structural Engineer DDA Forensics
Dr. Ziad Azzi
Civil & Structural Engineer DDA Forensics
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Harnessing the Storm: Advanced Wind Science Applications in Structural Engineering For Attorneys & Insurance Adjusters
In this engaging class, insurance adjusters and attorneys will gain valuable insights into the intricacies of wind science and its implications for property damage claims. Led by DDA Forensics engineering experts with PhDs in wind science, the session will introduce the dynamics of hurricanes and wind-driven rain, highlighting their effects on structural integrity. Attendees will learn about experimental testing methods, the impact of vibration on curtain wall systems, and the importance of aerodynamic testing and atmospheric boundary layer exposure. Additionally, the presentation will cover essential topics such as wind tunnel scaling, rigid model testing, and pressure testing, all of which are crucial for understanding the challenges posed by irregularly shaped buildings in the context of insurance assessments and litigation.
Presenters: Dr. Manuel Matus, Dr. Krishna Sai Vutukuru, DDA Forensics
1 CE / CLE Credit
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