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Storm shelter design - how to apply wind loads and impact loads?
Thanks JAE. Yes, this is a new design I'm looking at for a client so it has not been tested. How would I come up with a reasonable estimation of the deceleration period? I've searched the forums on this site and others, and no one seems to have a clear answer.- basims
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
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Storm shelter design - how to apply wind loads and impact loads?
Hi, I'm designing a small above-ground storm shelter constructed of 24" wide 10-ga steel panels that are seamed and bolted together. Structure height is 7', width is 6', length is 8'. Design criteria are FEMA 320 and ICC 500...a 15-lb 2x4 at 100 mph. I have gotten this far: Momentum at...- basims
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