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Wind load direction.

Wind load direction.

Wind load direction.

(OP)
When designing a temporary lifting structure ( Propping tower ) , is there any recommendation in the ASCE 7-10 to apply the wind load with a 45 degree on the structure?



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RE: Wind load direction.

Don't know what ASCE says but wind can blow at any angle.

BA

RE: Wind load direction.

We have to take care of the most critical loading, while designing a structure.

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