2.8 - Wind loads
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Practice Questions
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What is a wind load?
💡 Hint: Think about what forces act on buildings during a storm.
Name a structure where wind loads are significant.
💡 Hint: Consider tall buildings or structures with large surface areas.
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What does ASCE 7 provide?
💡 Hint: ASCE is a standard, think about what standards typically regulate.
True or False: Wind loads only affect tall buildings.
💡 Hint: Consider the varieties of structures affected by wind.
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Calculate the wind load on a building that is 150 ft tall with a wind speed of 100 mph. Use the relevant wind pressure formula.
💡 Hint: Remember to convert wind speed into the appropriate units if necessary to align with the formula.
Design an aerodynamic building shape that minimizes wind load for a high-rise in a hurricane-prone area. Explain your design choices.
💡 Hint: Look at existing high-rise buildings that successfully minimize wind load.
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