What is a downburst? These winds can be as destructive as tornadoes − we recreate them to test building designs

What is a downburst? These winds can be as destructive as tornadoes − we recreate them to test building designs

From a distance, a downburst can look like a torrent of heavy rain. But at ground level, its behavior can be far more destructive. When a downburst’s winds hit the ground, they shoot out horizontally in all directions, sometimes with enough force to shatter windows...
At the forefront of innovation

At the forefront of innovation

The College of Engineering and Computing is proud to be featured in FIU’s latest research magazine, highlighting cutting-edge research that addresses global challenges. From groundbreaking discoveries in the labs to explorations of the future of AI, take a look at...
Reducing wind damage is the focus of the partnership between top U.S. companies, FIU, Texas Tech and Florida Tech

Reducing wind damage is the focus of the partnership between top U.S. companies, FIU, Texas Tech and Florida Tech

With support from the National Science Foundation, FIU and Texas Tech University (TTU) are accelerating the application of wind hazard research to real-world problems through the collaborative creation of the Center for Wind Hazard and Infrastructure Performance...