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ASCE7-10 Section 27.4.7 Minimum Wind Loads on Open Buildings
I guess I wasn't clear. For open buildings, there are two pressures, not just one. When I apply G=0.85 and the Cnw and Cnl factors from figure 27.4-4, I get the following pressures for a single load case: Load Case A: Wind Direction=0 Degree: Cnw = 1.2, Cnl=0.3; Therefore Pnw=12.7psf and...- JohnElder
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ASCE7-10 Section 27.4.7 Minimum Wind Loads on Open Buildings
I have a question on how to apply the minimum wind load of 16psf per section 27.4.7 of ASCE7-10 on open buildings. (This is for the design of Solar carport type structure). My design values are as follows: Wind Speed V=100 MPH Exposure = B Risk Category = I Enclosure Classification = Open...- JohnElder
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