Wind Load on Single Angle
Wind Load on Single Angle
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Hi,
I have question about wind load on single angle as per NBC 2010. NBC 2010 Commentary figure I-30 shows coefficients that should be used to resolve the applied wind in normal and tangential components of structural members (like W,Channels etc). By using those coefficients for a single angle, I get wind components in both direction. Should I consider wind in both directions simultaneously in load combinations with dead and live? or should I consider wind based on one direction at a time. My understanding is that since total wind force is resolved in two components, it should be considered in both direction.
Please advise.
Thanks.
I have question about wind load on single angle as per NBC 2010. NBC 2010 Commentary figure I-30 shows coefficients that should be used to resolve the applied wind in normal and tangential components of structural members (like W,Channels etc). By using those coefficients for a single angle, I get wind components in both direction. Should I consider wind in both directions simultaneously in load combinations with dead and live? or should I consider wind based on one direction at a time. My understanding is that since total wind force is resolved in two components, it should be considered in both direction.
Please advise.
Thanks.






RE: Wind Load on Single Angle
Don't assume you can get anything better than an approximation of an inexact answer.