Overview
Guide to wind effects on buildings and structures, including Federal and State building codes.Synopsis
Wind – a powerful and often destructive force, which can instantly and profoundly alter the skyline or the shoreline of our communities. Structural engineers must be aware of its effects when designing buildings that have to weather its force. This volume provides wind engineering information that will lead to the proper understanding of present and future building codes dealing with wind loads, and proper practices of modern structural engineering.
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Provides structural design information that could have helped the three little pigs avoid a lot of bother. Topics include hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms; estimating the probability of extreme winds; wind tunnel tests; wind characteristics; static and dynamic loads on structures; and wind load treatment in present and future building codes. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)