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Parapet vs Sign - ASCE 7-05

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slickdeals

Structural
Apr 8, 2006
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Folks,
Am I correct in stating that the ASCE 7-05 wind pressures for a parapet are much higher than a solid sign?

If I had a knee wall at ground level, designing it per the requirements of a parapet would produce much higher pressures than that of a solid sign.

 
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