Wind loads like typhoon and hurricane inflict numerous personal damages and tremendous property damages each year, and such wind loads are recognized as critical element for development of construction methods for the counteraction against them in consideration of climatic environments of buildings. While 2×4 construction system which burgeoned from North American and has been supplied throughout the world is recognized for its effectiveness, there has been no clear identification on how this system has adapted itself for wind loads in local conditions. This study has the purpose to clarify the local performance of 2×4 construction system through comparison of 6 countries on how this system has changed and is taking counteractions for wind loads the major climatic element. In this study, comparative analysis was conducted on the foundation, bottom, wall and joints of 2×4 construction system of each region to take counteractions against wind loads, and finally through summary of them, 2×4 construction system for counteraction against wind load was proposed.
Comparative Analysis of Different Construction Methods for Mine Tunnels
