Arindam Gan Chowdhury
Publications
selected publications
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Article
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2020Effects of roof geometric details on aerodynamic performance of standing seam metal roofs. ENGINEERING STRUCTURES. 225.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111303 Web of Science: 000589890100001
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2020Effect of assembly construction on the wind induced pressure of membrane roofs. ENGINEERING STRUCTURES. 221.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110725 Web of Science: 000561737700008
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2020Aeroelastic Testing of Span-Wire Traffic Signal Systems. FRONTIERS IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT. 6.Full Text via DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2020.00111 Web of Science: 000558869100001
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2020Experimental Assessment of Wind Loads on Roof-to-Wall Connections for Residential Buildings. FRONTIERS IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT. 6.Full Text via DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2020.00010 Web of Science: 000548320600002
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2019Mitigation of Aerodynamic Uplift Loads Using Roof Integrated Wind Turbine SystemsFull Text via DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2019.00010 Web of Science: 000559264000001
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2017An experimental study on the wind-induced response of variable message signsFull Text via DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2017.00066
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2017An experimental study to assess the effect of soffit louvered vents on wind loads and wind driven rain intrusion on low rise buildings. SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY. 34:43-55.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2017.06.005 Web of Science: 000415896000005
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2017Design of rigid structures for wind using time series of demand-to-capacity indexes: Application to steel portal frames. ENGINEERING STRUCTURES. 132:428-442.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2016.11.024 Web of Science: 000392165200029
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2017Effect of wind-induced internal pressure on local frame forces of low-rise buildings. ENGINEERING STRUCTURES. 143:455-468.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.04.039 Web of Science: 000401880300034
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2017Effects of roof height on local pressure and velocity coefficients on building roofs. ENGINEERING STRUCTURES. 150:693-710.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.07.083 Web of Science: 000413125800052
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2017Large-Scale Experimentation Using the 12-Fan Wall of Wind to Assess and Mitigate Hurricane Wind and Rain Impacts on Buildings and Infrastructure Systems. JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING. 143.Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001785 Web of Science: 000399908300024
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2017Wind loading on ridge, hip and perimeter roof tiles: A full-scale experimental study. JOURNAL OF WIND ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL AERODYNAMICS. 166:90-105.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2017.04.002 Web of Science: 000402495000008
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2016Full-Scale Testing of a Precast Concrete Supertile Roofing System for Hurricane Damage Mitigation. JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING. 22.Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)AE.1943-5568.0000209 Web of Science: 000386675800009
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2016Design, Development, and Testing of a Composite Roofing System. JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES FOR CONSTRUCTION. 20.Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)CC.1943-5614.0000605 Web of Science: 000372982200003
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2016Investigating a wind tunnel method for determining wind-induced loads on roofing tiles. JOURNAL OF WIND ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL AERODYNAMICS. 155:47-59.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2016.05.006 Web of Science: 000381325200005
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2016Partial turbulence simulation method for predicting peak wind loads on small structures and building appurtenances. JOURNAL OF WIND ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL AERODYNAMICS. 157:47-62.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2016.08.003 Web of Science: 000385328500005
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2016Towards guidelines for design of loose-laid roof pavers for wind uplift!. WIND AND STRUCTURES. 22:133-160.Full Text via DOI: 10.12989/was.2016.22.2.133 Web of Science: 000373910000001
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2015Full-scale testing to evaluate the performance of standing seam metal roofs under simulated wind loading. ENGINEERING STRUCTURES. 105:231-248.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2015.10.006 Web of Science: 000365050000019
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2015Household Preferences for a Hurricane Mitigation Fund in Florida. NATURAL HAZARDS REVIEW. 16.Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)NH.1527-6996.0000170 Web of Science: 000358179600010
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2015Investigation of wind-induced dynamic and aeroelastic effects on variable message signs. WIND AND STRUCTURES. 20:793-810.Full Text via DOI: 10.12989/was.2015.20.6.793 Web of Science: 000360219400005
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2015Reynolds number effects on twin box girder long span bridge aerodynamics. WIND AND STRUCTURES. 20:327-347.Full Text via DOI: 10.12989/was.2015.20.2.327 Web of Science: 000352421700012
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2015Wind Directionality Factors for Nonhurricane and Hurricane-Prone Regions. JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING. 141.Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001180 Web of Science: 000358198900023
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2014Distribution of wind-driven rain deposition on low-rise buildings: Direct impinging raindrops versus surface runoff. JOURNAL OF WIND ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL AERODYNAMICS. 133:27-38.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2014.06.023 Web of Science: 000343345900003
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2014Influence of spacing parameters on the wind loading of solar array. JOURNAL OF FLUIDS AND STRUCTURES. 48:295-315.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jfluidstructs.2014.03.005 Web of Science: 000337643400018
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2014Large-scale testing on wind uplift of roof pavers. JOURNAL OF WIND ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL AERODYNAMICS. 128:22-36.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2014.03.001 Web of Science: 000336189600003
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2014Partial turbulence simulation and aerodynamic pressures validation for an open-jet testing facility. WIND AND STRUCTURES. 19:15-33.Web of Science: 000345186400002
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2014Simulation of wind-driven rain associated with tropical storms and hurricanes using the 12-fan Wall of Wind. BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT. 76:18-29.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2014.03.002 Web of Science: 000336359500003
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2013Assessment of ASCE 7-10 Standard Methods for Determining Wind Loads. JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING. 139:2044-2047.Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0000771 Web of Science: 000325641500024
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2013Wind loading on trees integrated with a building envelope. WIND AND STRUCTURES. 17:69-85.Full Text via DOI: 10.12989/was.2013.17.1.069 Web of Science: 000324857200004
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2012A proposed technique for determining aerodynamic pressures on residential homes. WIND AND STRUCTURES. 15:27-41.Web of Science: 000299754200003
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2012Full-scale aerodynamic testing of a loose concrete roof paver system. ENGINEERING STRUCTURES. 44:260-270.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2012.05.008 Web of Science: 000308771800021
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2011Study on roof vents subjected to simulated hurricane effectsFull Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)NH.1527-6996.0000039
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2011Development of fiber-reinforced polymer roof-to-wall connectionFull Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)CC.1943-5614.0000194
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2011Testing of Residential Homes under Wind Loads. NATURAL HAZARDS REVIEW. 12:166-170.Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)NH.1527-6996.0000034 Web of Science: 000298249400003
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2011The Florida Coastal Monitoring Program (FCMP): A review. JOURNAL OF WIND ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL AERODYNAMICS. 99:979-995.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2011.07.002 Web of Science: 000296824500010
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2011Wind profile management and blockage assessment for a new 12-fan Wall of Wind facility at FIU. WIND AND STRUCTURES. 14:285-300.Web of Science: 000292589900001
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2010Aerodynamic, hydro-aerodynamic and destructive testing. PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS-STRUCTURES AND BUILDINGS. 163:137-147.Full Text via DOI: 10.1680/stbu.2010.163.2.137 Web of Science: 000278125700009
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2010Computational assessment of blockage and wind simulator proximity effects for a new full-scale testing facility. WIND AND STRUCTURES. 13:21-36.Web of Science: 000273468400002
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2009Gust factors and turbulence intensities for the tropical cyclone environmentFull Text via DOI: 10.1175/2008JAMC1906.1
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2009Application of a full-scale testing facility for assessing wind-driven-rain intrusion. BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT. 44:2430-2441.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2009.04.009 Web of Science: 000269276900011
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2009Destructive Testing under Simulated Hurricane Effects to Promote Hazard Mitigation. NATURAL HAZARDS REVIEW. 10:1-10.Full Text via DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)1527-6988(2009)10:1(1) Web of Science: 000208051200001
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2009Development of devices and methods for simulation of hurricane winds in a full-scale testing facility. WIND AND STRUCTURES. 12:151-177.Web of Science: 000264128800005
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2009Full-scale validation of vortex suppression techniques for mitigation of roof uplift. ENGINEERING STRUCTURES. 31:2936-2946.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2009.07.021 Web of Science: 000272428900014
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2008Hurricane Wind Power Spectra, Cospectra, and Integral Length Scales. BOUNDARY-LAYER METEOROLOGY. 129:411-430.Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10546-008-9316-8 Web of Science: 000260615000005
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2008Wind Flow Simulation and Testing for Mitigating Coastal Disaster under Hurricanes. DISASTER ADVANCES. 1:9-19.Web of Science: 000267115400002
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Conference
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Editorial Material
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2016Closure to "Wind Directionality Factors for Nonhurricane and Hurricane-Prone Regions" by Filmon Habte, Arindam Gan Chowdhury, DongHun Yeo, and Emil Simiu. JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING.Web of Science: 000368832700050
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Proceedings Paper
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2016A SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT HURRICANE-RESISTANT THIN-WALLED BOX CELL ROOFING SYSTEM. Fundamental Research in Structural Engineering: Retrospective and Prospective, Vols 1 and 2. 698-704.Web of Science: 000389166200091
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chaired theses and dissertations
- Moravej, Mohammadtaghi, Investigating Scale Effects on Analytical Methods of Predicting Peak Wind Loads on Buildings 2018
- Sayyafi, Ehssan Amir, Development of a Lightweight Hurricane-Resistant Roof System 2017
- Habte, Filmon Fesehaye, Database-Assisted Analysis and Design of Wind Loads on Rigid Buildings 2016
- Ibrahim, Mohamed, Analyzing Decision Making in Alternative Contracting for Highway Pavement Rehabilitation Projects 2016
- Kargarmoakhar, Ramtin, Large-Scale Testing to Study the Effects of Critical Parameters on the Aerodynamic Behavior of Long Span Bridges 2015
- Inyim, Peeraya, Time, Cost, and Environmental Impact Analysis for Sustainable Design at Multiple Building Levels 2015
- Mooneghi, Maryam Asghari, Experimental and Analytical Methodologies for Predicting Peak Loads on Building Envelopes and Roofing Systems 2014
- Meyer, Debbie, Aerodynamic Testing of Variable Message Signs 2014
- Azhar, Nida, Integrated Construction Project Delivery System in the U.S. Public Sector: An Information Modeling Framework 2014
- Mintz, Brandon L, Development of a Precast Concrete Supertile Roofing System for the Mitigation of Extreme Wind Events 2014
- Baheru, Thomas, Development of Test-Based Wind-Driven Rain Intrusion Model for Hurricane-Induced Building Interior and Contents Damage 2014
- Arif, Farrukh, A Decision Support Framework for Infrastructure Maintenance Investment Decision-Making 2013
- Li, Ruilong, Effects of Architectural Features of Air-Permeable Roof Cladding Materials on Wind-Induced Uplift Loading 2012
- Tecle, Amanuel Sebhatu, Evaluation of Wind-Induced Internal Pressure In Low-Rise Buildings: A Multi Scale Experimental and Numerical Approach 2011
- Ahmed, Sheikh Saad, Development of Innovative Load Transfer Mechanism to Reduce Hurricane-Induced Failures in New and Existing Residential Construction 2010
- Kawade, Peeyush S., Roof and Wall Vents Study under Simulated Hurricane Winds 2009
- Canino-Vazquez, Iván R., Aerodynamic Load Characteristics Evaluation and Tri-Axial Performance Testing on Fiber Reinforced Polymer Connections and Metal Fasteners to Promote Hurricane Damage Mitigation 2009
- Erwin, James William, Rooftop equipment wind load and mitigation techniques 2008
- Yu, Bo, Surface Mean Flow and Turbulence Structure in Tropical Cyclone Winds 2007
- Blessing, Collette Marguerite, Mitigation of roof uplift through vortex suppresion techniques 2007
Research
principal investigator on
- Collaborative Research: Hybrid Experimental-Numerical Methodology and Field Calibration for Pre-diction of Peak Wind Effects on Low-Rise Buildings and Their Appurtenances awarded by National Science Foundation 2018 - 2021
- NHERI Experimental Facility 2015-2019 awarded by National Science Foundation 2015 - 2020
- MRI: Acquisition of a Three Component Particle Image Velocimetry System for Large Field of View and Time Resolved Measurements of High Reynolds Number Fluid-Structure Interaction awarded by National Science Foundation 2018 - 2020
- Model to Full-Scale Validation of Peak Pressure Mechanisms in Buildings that Cause Cladding Failures and Windstorm Damage awarded by National Science Foundation 2017 - 2020
- Full-Scale Experimentation and Computational Modeling to Mitigate Wind-Induced Vibrations and Their Effects on Curtainwall Window Systems awarded by University of Florida 2018 - 2020
- Multi-Dimensional Hurricane Fragility Models for Risk Assessment and Mitigation of Transmission Line Systems Using Experimentally Validated High-Fidelity Stochastic Numerical Models awarded by National Science Foundation 2016 - 2019
- CAREER: Full-Scale Simulation of Peak Responses to Reduce Hurricane Damage to low Buildings and use of Related Research to develop Hurricane-Engineering Expertise awarded by National Science Foundation 2012 - 2018
- Collaborative Research: Progressive Failure Studies of Residential Houses towards Performance Based Hurricane Engineering awarded by National Science Foundation 2012 - 2017
- NSF I-Corps: "Innovative Hurricane Damage Mitigation Systems" awarded by National Science Foundation 2015 - 2016
- MRI: Acquisition of Instrumentation to Create a Transformative Large- and Full-Scale Wind Testing Capability in Support of Sustainable Windstorm-Resilient, Energy-Efficient Communities awarded by National Science Foundation 2009 - 2015
- Wall of Wind Testing of Photovoltaic Systems awarded by U.S. Department of Energy 2014
- Development of Effective Approaches to the Large-Scale Aerodynamic Testing of Low-Rise Buildings awarded by National Science Foundation 2009 - 2013
- Development of Test-Based Data on Hurricane-Induced Building Interior, Utility and Contents Damage for Improved Risk Prediction and Mapping awarded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin 2010 - 2013
- State of the Art Large Scale Testing for Wind awarded by U.S. Department of Energy 2010 - 2012
- Development of a Novel Load Transfer Mechanism to Reduce Hurricane-Induced Failures in New and Existing Residential Construction. awarded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin 2008 - 2010
- Full-Scale Simulation of Hurricane Effects on Residential Building Envelopes to Reduce Hurricane-Induced Losses. awarded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin 2008 - 2010
- Hurricane Wind Simulation and Testing to Develop Damage Mitigation Techniques. awarded by National Science Foundation 2007 - 2010
co-principal investigator on
- ASSESSMENT OF THE PERFORMANCE OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC SIGNAL ASSEMBLIES DURING HURRICANE FORCE WINDS awarded by U.S. Department of Transportation 2016 - 2019
- Development of a Test Method for Assessing the Performance of Vehicular Traffic Signal Assemblies During Hurricane Force Winds awarded by U.S. Department of Transportation 2014 - 2019
- EARS: Collaborative Research: Pervasive Spectrum Sharing for Public Safety Communications awarded by National Science Foundation 2014 - 2018
- FIU's Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2017 - 2018
- Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida FY 14-15 awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2015
- Wall of Wind State Research awarded by Florida Office of Insurance Regulation 2014 - 2015
- Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida 2013 awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2013 - 2014
- Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2013
- Hurricane Loss Reducation for Housing in FL awarded by Florida Department of Community Affairs 2011
- Phase II: Exploratory Full Scale Wind Load Testing of a Photovoltaic Module awarded by Corning Incorporated 2010
- Hurricane loss Reduction for Housing in FL awarded by Florida Department of Community Affairs 2010
- The Florida Hurricane Alliance Research Program - Round 1. awarded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin 2006 - 2010
- The Florida Hurricane Alliance Research Program - Round 1. awarded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin 2005 - 2010
- Phase 1: Exploratory Full Scale Wind Load Testing awarded by Auburn University 2010
- Phase 1: Exploratory Full Scale Wausau Tile awarded by Wausau Tile Inc 2009
- Hurricane Loss Reduction (RCMP) 08-09. awarded by Florida Department of Community Affairs 2008 - 2009
- Hurricane Loss Reduction (RCMP) 07-08. awarded by Florida Department of Community Affairs 2007 - 2008
- Hurricane Loss Reduction (RCMP) 07-08. awarded by Florida Department of Community Affairs 2007 - 2008
investigator on
- Characterization and modeling of the damage caused by hurricane induced water penetration in coastal buildings, and subsequent risk evaluation awarded by U.S. Department of Commerce 2016 - 2019
- FIU's Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2016 - 2017
- FIU's Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2016 - 2017
- FIU's Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2015 - 2016
- Tier I University Transportation Center (UTC) Program Support awarded by U.S. Department of Transportation 2012 - 2014
- Tier I University Transportation Center (UTC) Program Support awarded by U.S. Department of Transportation 2012 - 2014
- Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida awarded by Florida Division of Emergency Management 2013
- Hurricane Loss Reduction for Housing in Florida awarded by Florida Department of Community Affairs 2012
- Hurricane Loss Reducation for Housing in FL awarded by Florida Department of Community Affairs 2011
- Hurricane loss Reduction for Housing in FL awarded by Florida Department of Community Affairs 2010
- The Florida Hurricane Alliance Research Program - Round 1. awarded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin 2006 - 2010
- The Florida Hurricane Alliance Research Program - Round 1. awarded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin 2005 - 2010
- Hurricane Loss Reduction (RCMP) 08-09. awarded by Florida Department of Community Affairs 2008 - 2009
- Hurricane Loss Reduction (RCMP) 07-08. awarded by Florida Department of Community Affairs 2007 - 2008
Teaching
teaching activities
- CES3580-RXAU: Hurricane Engineering and Global Sustainability Fall Term 2019
- CES3580-RXAU: Hurricane Engineering and Global Sustainability Fall Term 2019
- CES3580-U01: Hurricane Engineering and Global Sustainability Fall Term 2019
- CES3580-U01: Hurricane Engineering and Global Sustainability Fall Term 2019
- CGN6905-U03: Directed Independent Study Fall Term 2019
- CGN7980-U03: Ph.D. Dissertation Fall Term 2019
- CGN7980-U03: Ph.D. Dissertation Spring Term 2019
Contact
full name
- Arindam Gan Chowdhury
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publication subject areas
- Construction & Building Technology
- Energy & Fuels
- Engineering
- Environmental Sciences & Ecology
- Geology
- Materials Science
- Mechanics
- Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
- Science & Technology - Other Topics
- Water Resources