Compute the wind load acting on the short wall of thebuilding based on directional method. A two-story essential facility shown in Figure 4.6 is an enclosed wood-frame building located inSeattle, Washington. Determine the design wind pressures for MWFRS in both principal directionsof the building and the forces acting on the transverse section of the building. The wall studs androof rafters are 16 in. on center. K= 1.0.126.25 ft.11 ft.11 ft.-100 ft.50 ft.

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Compute the wind load acting on the short wall of the building based on directional method.

A two-story essential facility shown in Figure 4.6 is an enclosed wood-frame building located in
Seattle, Washington. Determine the design wind pressures for MWFRS in both principal directions
of the building and the forces acting on the transverse section of the building. The wall studs and
roof rafters are 16 in. on center. K= 1.0.
12
6.25 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
-100 ft.
50 ft.

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Wind is a mass of air that moves in a mostly horizontal direction from the area of high pressure to an area with low pressure. High winds can be very destructive because they generate pressure against the surface of a structure. The intensity of this pressure is the wind load. The effect of the wind is dependent upon the size and shape of the structure. Calculating wind load is necessary for the design and construction of safer, more wind resistant buildings and placement of objects such as antennas on top of buildings.

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