We blasted mobile homes with hurricane-force winds to test how they fail – and found clues for making affordable housing safer
By Elaina Sutley, Associate Professor of Engineering, University of Kansas
Arindam Chowdhury, Professor of Civil Engineering, Florida International University
Engineers are using a unique test facility called the Wall of Wind to develop housing that’s both affordable and disaster-resistant. Their tests show the magnitude of the challenge.
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Friday, October 9, 2026