Penthouse On An Escarpment?
Penthouse On An Escarpment?
(OP)
If you had a penthouse, on top of a 40' tall building, 20' away from edge of building, (regardless of not meeting all ASCE 6.5.7.1 conditions) would you still consider it to be on top of enough of an escarpment to increase wind speed?
It meets ASCE 6.5.7.1 conditions 1-4, but, since the main building is only H=40', condition #5 is not met.
I don't like underestimating wind.
Opinions please...
Thank you!
It meets ASCE 6.5.7.1 conditions 1-4, but, since the main building is only H=40', condition #5 is not met.
I don't like underestimating wind.
Opinions please...
Thank you!






RE: Penthouse On An Escarpment?
RE: Penthouse On An Escarpment?
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.