Calculation of Wind Loads According to PR Building Code 2011

Workshop on Vertical Shelter from Tsunamis

Calculation of Wind Loads According to PR Building Code 2011

Dr. Ricardo R. L?pez Rodr?guez, Ph.D., P.E.

Professor of Civil Engineering University of Puerto Rico at Mayag?ez, ri.lopez@upr.edu

Earthquake Commission of CIAPR

Workshop on Vertical Shelter from Tsunamis

CIAPR June 18-20 2012

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 Some slides taken and adapted from FEMA presentation by Adam Reeder, PE, CFM from presentation

Wind Provisions of the 2009 International Building Code and International Residential Code

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Workshop on Vertical Shelter from Tsunamis

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P646 on Wind Loading

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Agenda

? Wind effects on structures ? About the PR Building Code ? Wind Load Provisions for Buildings

Definitions and terms used in all Procedures Alternative Procedures of Analysis

? Simplified ? Analytical (Low rise or high rise) ? Wind Tunnel ? Examples of calculation of horizontal wind pressures ? Cylindrical Structures

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Wind effects on structures

Rectangular Buildings The wind generates pressure in windward wall and suction in leeward wall, lateral walls, and part of the roof.

V I EN T O

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