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Abstract
Roof consultants should understand how wind can compromise a roof and result in exposing a buildings’ valuable contents. By simply knowing the wind speed, roof height, and exposure, the roof pressure could be found quickly, without any calculations. The tables developed by FM Global are widely used due to their simplicity and ease of use.
Date
3/2008
Author(s)
David Cox
Page(s)
7-10
Keyword(s)
wind uplift; perimeter; FM


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