wind load calculation for high rise building
wind load calculation for high rise building
(OP)
I am in a dispute with local building department in regards of wind load calculation for high-rise buildings. In this case the building footprint is including balconies almost all around the building. Each condo unit will have a large balcony. All corners of the building are wrap around by balcony. All balconies are under the main building roof. For wind load calculation purpose are the windows and sliding glass doors located inside of the balcony in a corner zone even if there are not on 10% of the foot print/ roof of the building corner?
Thank you
Thank you





RE: wind load calculation for high rise building
RE: wind load calculation for high rise building
And make sure the balconies are parabolically curved on the bottom so they can act like an airfoil and help hold the building down. :)
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com
RE: wind load calculation for high rise building
My point is to be extra cautious with this kind of detail. Any kind of water leaking or glass breakage will end up in court. And the plaintiff will be able to get any number of experts that will testify that this is in a corner zone.
RE: wind load calculation for high rise building
RE: wind load calculation for high rise building
RE: wind load calculation for high rise building
I will be conservative, The windows/ doors replacement is one unit at the time.