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“Bouncing” winds damaged Houston skyscrapers in 2024

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Strong localized winds can bounce due to interference between tall buildings, increasing pressure on walls and windows.

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“Bouncing” winds damaged Houston skyscrapers in 2024

Strong localized winds can bounce due to interference between tall buildings, increasing pressure on walls and windows.

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Hurricane-proofed downtown skyscrapers unexpectedly vulnerable to 'bouncing' winds

Houston, we have a problem. The "Space City" boasts 50 buildings over 150 meters tall. These were designed to withstand hurricanes, to which Texas is prone. But on May 16th, 2024, a derecho—a wide, long-lived windstorm associated with rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms—managed to cause unexpected damage to many of the tall buildings downtown. The socio-economic impact was significant, due to traffic disruptions, businesses temporarily closi…

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Unexpected Wind Vulnerabilities Discovered in Hurricane-Resistant Downtown

Houston, often dubbed ‘Space City’, has long been celebrated for its impressive skyline, punctuated by over 50 skyscrapers soaring beyond 150 meters. These architectural feats were meticulously designed with robust hurricane-resistant features, a necessity considering the city’s vulnerability to tropical storms. However, on May 16, 2024, a powerful derecho—an intense windstorm connected to rapid thunderstorms—unexpectedly wreaked havoc, dislodgi…

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TechXplore broke the news in on Friday, February 21, 2025.
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