A Beginner's Guide to ASCE 7-05

Chapter 7 - W: Wind Loads

© 2007, T. Bartlett Quimby

Overview
Nature of Wind
Method 2 Provisions
 
Example Problems

Homework Problems

References


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Section 6.8

Homework

Last Revised: 11/04/2014


Dormitory Design Problem


Problem D7.1:  Determine the net surface wind pressures on the structure for the conditions given below.  Draw sketches that clearly indicate where each pressure is to be applied.

  • D7.1a:  The wind comes from the south.  Determine the pressures to be used to design the Main Wind Force Resisting System (MWFRS).  Determine the net lateral and uplift forces on the building.
  • D7.1b:  The wind comes from the south.  Determine the pressures to be used to design the components and cladding.

House Design Problem


Problem H7.1:  Determine the net surface wind pressures on the structure for the conditions given below.  Draw sketches that clearly indicate where each pressure is to be applied.

  • H7.1a:  The wind comes from the west.  Determine the pressures to be used to design the Main Wind Force Resisting System (MWFRS).  Determine the net lateral and uplift forces on the building.
  • H7.1b:  The wind comes from the west.  Determine the pressures to be used to design the components and cladding.