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Abstract
This paper utilizes the records of the fastest mile as published by the U.S. Weather Bureau from data obtained at its airport stations, to develop wind loadings on engineering structures. It analyzes gusts and shows how gust loadings should be dealt with in structural design. Roughness of terrain and extent of cover in rural and urban localities are systemized for engineering purposes. Occurrence of extreme winds, as studied by the Weather Bureau, is extended to a stage where a practical code may be written. Finally, designing for a given structural life and for a design level of risk is discussed.
This paper utilizes the records of the fastest mile as published by the U.S. Weather Bureau from data obtained at its airport stations, to develop wind loadings on engineering structures. It analyzes gusts and shows how gust loadings should be dealt with in structural design. Roughness of terrain and extent of cover in rural and urban localities are systemized for engineering purposes. Occurrence of extreme winds, as studied by the Weather Bureau, is extended to a stage where a practical code may be written. Finally, designing for a given structural life and for a design level of risk is discussed.
Date
11/1970
11/1970
Author(s)
S C Hollister
S C Hollister
Page(s)
151-164
151-164
Keyword(s)
climatology; extreme value theory; structural engineering; wind loads; wind profile; gust factors
climatology; extreme value theory; structural engineering; wind loads; wind profile; gust factors