Researchers testing building codes as New York sets tornado record
Upstate New York’s record-breaking 31 tornadoes this summer highlighted the need for more resilient infrastructure. Researchers at the University at Buffalo are working toward solutions with a win tunnel that can replicate extreme weather events like tornadoes, hurricanes and thunderstorms. UB’s research team, including international Ph.D. students, is focused on how wind impacts cities, using the data to refine building codes and improve disaster resilience. The findings are shared with the American Society of Civil Engineers, aiming to guide future construction practices in cities.
