A rigid building structure has the following particulars: Dimensions: 10 mx 20 m x 16.6 m high Located in an area classified as exposure B. Is neither open nor partially closed. Risk category: I Wind is 120 km/h and acts on the wall with the higher dimension.

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A rigid building structure has the following particulars:
Dimensions: 10 m x 20 mx 16.6 m high
Located in an area classified as exposure B.
Is neither open nor partially closed.
Risk category: I
Wind is 120 km/h and acts on the wall with the higher dimension.
What is the external wind pressure on the side wall?
O a.
formula: wind pressure = qGC₂ = (0.613K₁K₂tKalV²) X G X Cp
-248 N/m²
O b.
-896 N/m²
O c.
-386 N/m²
O d. -333 N/m²
Transcribed Image Text:A rigid building structure has the following particulars: Dimensions: 10 m x 20 mx 16.6 m high Located in an area classified as exposure B. Is neither open nor partially closed. Risk category: I Wind is 120 km/h and acts on the wall with the higher dimension. What is the external wind pressure on the side wall? O a. formula: wind pressure = qGC₂ = (0.613K₁K₂tKalV²) X G X Cp -248 N/m² O b. -896 N/m² O c. -386 N/m² O d. -333 N/m²
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