Wind Loads: Time Saving Methods Using the 2018 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-16 (eBook)

David A. Fanella (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2020
256 Seiten
McGraw-Hill Education (Verlag)
978-1-260-46743-7 (ISBN)

Infos

Concise, visual explanations of code provisions that apply to wind loadsThis practical guide provides engineers with a visual overview of the code provisions pertinent to wind loads. Free of complicated and confusing explanations, the book includes numerous design aids, figures, and flowcharts that clearly demonstrate the code provisions. Written by a recognized expert in the field, Wind Loads: Time-Saving Methods Using the 2018 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-16 contains simplified, step-by-step procedures that can be applied to main wind force resisting systems and components and cladding of building and nonbuilding structures. Examples and companion online Excel spreadsheets can be used to accurately and efficiently calculate wind loads.Coverage includes wind load requirements for:Wind velocity pressureGust effects on rigid and flexible buildings and other structuresMain wind force resisting systems of buildings and other structuresComponents and cladding of buildings and other structuresEnclosed, partially enclosed, partially open, and open buildings of all heightsLow-rise buildingsRoof overhangs and parapetsBuilding appurtenances and other structuresSolid freestanding walls and signsChimneys, tanks, open signs, single-plane open frames, and trussed towersRooftop structures and equipmentCircular bins, silos, and tanksRooftop solar panels

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 26.12.2020
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Bauwesen
• ISBN-10: 1-260-46743-0 / 1260467430
• ISBN-13: 978-1-260-46743-7 / 9781260467437