Wind loads on unclad structures

Special Digest 5

BRE, 2004
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Document Status

Archived

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Special Digest

Abstract

Much of the current guidance in the UK for wind loads on frames, lattice structures and individual members is based on British Standard Code of Practice CP3: Chapter V: Part 2 (withdrawn - superseded by BS 6399-2), which gave force coefficients for a range of unclad structures. This Digest provides up-to-date guidance on designing lattice structures and individual members for wind loading. Wind loads calculated using the methods outlined are characteristic loads to which the appropriate partial load factors defined in the relevant design codes must be applied.

Author

Blackmore, P.

History

This document has been archived by its original publisher, so its status is unconfirmed. Should be used in conjunction with BS 6399-2:1997.

ISBN

9781860817021

Subjects

  • Special subject areas
  • Structural/mechanical factors
  • Wind loads

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