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AS1170.2 Combination Factor

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When assessing wind load on cladding do the combination factors Kc,e & Kc,i apply?
The code seems a bit vague on this point but my interpretation is that Kc does not apply to cladding.
 
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I see no reason not to apply to cladding if you have an internal pressure greater than 0.2.

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