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Wind uplift pressures on roofs

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Abstract
This data sheet describes the method of calculating wind uplift pressures on roof systems. The method outlined determines the pressure on the field of the roof, assuming a panel type deck. These pressures are not applicable for the corners or perimeter areas or for monolithic roof decks such as cast in place concrete.
Date
9/1991
Author(s)
FM
Page(s)
Keyword(s)
wind uplift; FM


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