WIND ON BUILDINGS.

Abstract

Live loads on buildings, such as wind, snow, earthquake and floor loads, are receiving increased attention to match the more accurate structural analyses that are possible. Wind loads have become particularly significant because of the increasing number of high-rise buildings. Other factors have also contributed to the importance of wind in design: light-weight low-slope roofs, curtain wall construction and the appearance of special structures having 'aerodynamic shapes.' (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0675678

Entities

People

  • D. W. Boyd
  • W. A. Dalgliesh

Organizations

  • National Research Council Canada

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction
  • Earthquakes
  • Engineering
  • Structural Analysis

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Geotechnical Engineering.