15.3.1. Wind

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a wind load?

   Hint

   Think about how wind affects a structure.

2. 2.

   Why is the building's shape important in assessing wind loads?

   Hint

   Consider how wind flow changes around various structures.

3. 3.

   What factor influences wind loads the most?

   • Height of the building
   • Window size
   • Material type

   Hint

   Consider the relationship between height and wind.

4. 4.

   Wind load only applies to tall buildings.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how wind affects all structures.

5. 5.

   Given a building with an effective area of 1000 ft², subjected to a wind speed resulting in a velocity pressure of 40 psf, calculate the total wind load exerted on the structure.

   Hint

   Use the wind load formula as a guide.

6. 6.

   Discuss how you would approach the design of a new 50-story skyscraper in a coastal city with a high risk of hurricanes.

   Hint

   Think about height, materials, and the impact of location on designs.