5.2.1 - Estimating Wind Loads of a Building
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What is Bernoulli's equation used for?
💡 Hint: Think about energy conservation in fluids.
Name one factor that influences wind load on a building.
💡 Hint: Consider physical parameters affecting wind resistance.
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What principle helps in estimating wind loads on structures?
💡 Hint: Think about energy conservation and fluid dynamics.
True or False: Wind load is irrelevant when designing buildings in cyclone-prone areas.
💡 Hint: Consider the impacts of strong winds on structures.
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Determine the wind load on a flat roof measuring 150 m² during a storm with winds at 80 km/h.
💡 Hint: P = 0.5 * ρ * V²; convert km/h to m/s.
Discuss how Bernoulli's equation applies in aerodynamic design for buildings.
💡 Hint: Consider structure shape and airflow patterns.
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