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wind loads on a chain link fence with shade cloth covering

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olanea

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I'm installing a 15 foot tall chain link fence that is covered with with nylon shade fabric. Its purpose is to act a sun screen. The fence has two intermediate 4" posts and has 3 horizontal rails separated about 7' apart. The ends are welded to an existing i-beam columns (34' span).

My question how could I calculate the wind loads on the fence so that I can determine if the support posts are strong enough.

Thanks,
Noel Olan
noel.a.olan@conoco.com
 
I would start by using ASCE 7-98, and then calculate the moment at two conditions: base of intermediate post and end posts.
 
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