Nov 6, 2011 #1 CivilGator78 Civil/Environmental Joined Nov 6, 2011 Messages 1 Location AF I need to understand the windloads from helicopters. Facilities in the LZ are being damaged as they are unable to handle the loads.
I need to understand the windloads from helicopters. Facilities in the LZ are being damaged as they are unable to handle the loads.
Nov 7, 2011 #2 MiketheEngineer Structural Joined Sep 7, 2005 Messages 4,654 Location US Check with the chopper mfgs. They know. Also, some building codes have some specs. But 100 mph is not out of the question. Again, it depends on the size of the chopper - I am sure a two man Rotorway is quite a bit less than an Osprey!! Upvote 0 Downvote
Check with the chopper mfgs. They know. Also, some building codes have some specs. But 100 mph is not out of the question. Again, it depends on the size of the chopper - I am sure a two man Rotorway is quite a bit less than an Osprey!!