Research A core reason for developing the IBHS Research Center full-scale test facility was the development and validation of wind flow simulation capabilities. IBHS research engineers performed a series of tests to validate wind capabilities of the facility including uniform flow tests, turbulent shear flow tests, and tests during which specific time histories obtained from…
Research As part of its research effort to study and understand the vulnerabilities of buildings subjected to wildfire exposures, IBHS developed the capability of simulating ember exposures on building components and assemblies. The primary objective of this research is to reduce the likelihood of wildfire-caused building ignitions in communities located in wildfire-prone areas. 2011 Demonstration…
Research IBHS developed methods for producing artificial hailstones and simulating realistic hail impacts, including the ability to conduct full-scale hail testing. This unique research is leading the way for improving products and standards that will help reduce damage and losses due to hail. Demonstration In 2013, researchers created more than 9,000 hailstones that were used…
