Wind load for fabric building
Wind load for fabric building
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I have fabric building that I have to tie down to the foundation due to overturning.
Any idea which method to use to calculate wind load? Should I treat it as regular gable roof?
Any idea which method to use to calculate wind load? Should I treat it as regular gable roof?






RE: Wind load for fabric building
RE: Wind load for fabric building
Domed roofs refers to round footprint.
RE: Wind load for fabric building
RE: Wind load for fabric building
Mike McCann
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RE: Wind load for fabric building
ASCE-7 on arches rising straight from ground should be appropriate for proportioning frame members. You are going to have plenty of uplift
The fabric is usually taut and can be considered just as rigid as normal cladding. The guys who design the fabric usually ensure it is taut enough not to bulge with wind or snow. I have seen designs that even eliminate purlins because the fabric guys can prestress the fabric to span between frames. Talk to a fabric designer too.
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RE: Wind load for fabric building
RE: Wind load for fabric building