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How do tornado affect buildings?

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The way in just plain logic is that there should be a Strong inner structure plus with a strong outer Build. the reason for the inner is because of pressure under a tornado Many houses collapse inward in some cases so it is a smart idea hope you think this helps!

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Building structures with strong materials such bricks can help. Other steps to reducing tornado damage might include installing hurricane ties in the roofs of buildings, placing support beams close together, ensuring a good connection to the foundation (preferably with steel), and installing extra strong windowpanes.

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It depends on the type of building, its quality of construction, and the intensity of the tornado.

Weak tornadoes (EF0 and EF1) can break windows, strip away roofing material, and take down gutters and awnings. Some weak buildings, such as barns, may collapse.

Strong tornadoes (EF2 and EF3) will remove roofs and sometimes collapse walls in most buildings. Some structures may be completely destroyed. Very strong structures will remain standing but still take significant damage.

Violent tornadoes (EF4 and EF5) will completely destroy most buildings, either leveling them or blowing them away. Even the strongest buildings will suffer major damage.

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You can install hurricane ties in the roof, which make it less likely that the roof will come off in extreme winds. If the roof stays on, the walls will be less likely to collapse. You can also install hurricane glass in your windows. That being said, the house still probably won't withstand the full force of an EF3 or stronger tornado. You can also install a tornado shelter in your house. The shelter will not prevent your house from being destroyed, but it will protect you from injury. Some of these shelters can withstand even an EF5 tornado.

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Bury it. If a building is constructed like a munitions-resistant bunker, it will withstand a tornado. But there are some drawbacks to that, and they're obvious to anyone who thinks about it.

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Maybe, but if it goes flying in the air then it will be okay if it lands on a big pile of Jelly or Jello if you're American.

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yes it can. a tornado can obliterate a building.

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