Gust Factor for Flexible Structures
Gust Factor for Flexible Structures
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I was wondering if any one out there knows if a Gf of 1.0 is reasonable for a flexible structure? I calculated this using ASCE 7-05 provisions. I also used the approximate fundamental period calculated using ASCE 7-05 to calculate the natural frequency of the structure which is used in the calculations for Gf. Is this okay?






RE: Gust Factor for Flexible Structures
See this article in Structure mag. for a discussion of approximate periods to use for wind design:
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