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ETABS Negative Wind Pressure Coefficient

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EngrJS1

Civil/Environmental
May 1, 2022
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Hello,

I am modifying the wind load parameters in ETABS based on ASCE 07-16 which requires inputting windward and leeward coefficient (wind exposure pressure coefficients). Based on ASCE 07-16, the leeward coefficient is -0.5. In ETABS, Do I need to input 0.5 with the negative sign?
 
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