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Wind Load Calculations based on ASCE 7-22
Design Information :
Units : Metric
Project Data
The structure is located in Disneyland Park, Anaheim, CA, USA categorized as Exposure C (assumed to be homogeneous for the selected
wind direction). The wind load calculation for the structure - Main Wind Force Resisting System (MWFRS) - is based on the Directional Procedure
(Chapter 27) of ASCE 7. Moreover, the structure is classified as Risk Category I. The location is elevated at 41.70 m above mean sea level.
Figure 1. Site location.
Parameter Value
Building Length, 10.67 m
Building Width, 21.34 m
Mean Roof Height, 4.57 m
Roof Profile Gable
Roof Pitch Angle, 15.00°
Structure Type Main Wind Force Resisting System (MWFRS)
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Figure 2. Building parameters.
Ratio of building length to building width
Ratio of building width to building length
Ratio of mean roof height to building length
Ratio of mean roof height to building width
Basic Wind Speed,
Figure 26.5-1
Wind speed for the address is 39.787 m/s for Risk Category I and was calculated using Triangular Interpolation Network (TIN) method from points
with known wind speed values based on Figure 26.5-1 of ASCE 7. m/s
Wind Directionality Factor,
Table 26.6-1 - Wind Directionality Factor
For buildings
Topographic Factor,
Section 26.8.1 - Topographic Factor
For the selected wind source direction, either the terrain is relatively a flat surface or the structure is outside the local topographic zones.
For calculating the topographic factor, the detected topography for the selected wind source direction is Flat.
Figure 3. Ground elevation with wind coming from N.
Ground Elevation Factor,
Section 26.9 - Ground Elevation Factor
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Section 26.9 - Ground Elevation Factor
Velocity Pressure Exposure Coefficient,
Section 26.10 - Velocity Pressure Exposure Coefficient
For
Section 26.10 - Velocity Pressure Exposure Coefficient
For
Table 26.11-1
Table 26.11-1
Section 26.10 - Velocity Pressure Exposure Coefficient
For
Level Elevation
Mean Roof Height 4.57 0.852
Velocity Pressure,
For the selected wind source direction.
Section 26.10.2 - Velocity Pressure
Level Elevation
Mean Roof Height 4.57 0.852 1.000 0.995 39.787 822.838
Section 26.10.2 - Velocity Pressure at h
Velocity Pressure for All Directions
Section 26.8 - Topographic Factor
Direction Terrain Slope
Detected
N Flat -0.001 1.000 - - -
Section 26.10 - Velocity Pressure Exposure Coefficient
For
Section 26.10 - Velocity Pressure Exposure Coefficient
For
Section 26.10.2 - Velocity Pressure at h
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Direction Exposure
Category @
N C 0.852 1.000 0.995 39.787 822.838
NE D 1.036 1.000 0.995 39.787 1000.414
E D 1.036 1.000 0.995 39.787 1000.414
SE D 1.036 1.000 0.995 39.787 1000.414
S D 1.036 1.000 0.995 39.787 1000.414
SW D 1.036 1.000 0.995 39.787 1000.414
W D 1.036 1.000 0.995 39.787 1000.414
NW D 1.036 1.000 0.995 39.787 1000.414
External Pressure Coefficients,
For Walls
The wall pressure coefficients, , are calculated using Figure 27.3-1 as shown in Table below. Note that the values for Leeward wall are
Figure 27.3-1
interpolated using known values of for wind pressure along L and for wind pressure along B.
Ratio of building length to building width
Ratio of building width to building length
Figure 27.3-1 - Angle of slope of roof
Surface
Windward Wall All 0.8
Leeward Wall 0.500 -0.500
Wind along L
Leeward Wall 2.000 -0.300
Wind along B
Sidewalls All -0.7
For Roof
The wall pressure coefficients, , are calculated using Figure 27.3-1 as shown in Table below. Note that the values for are interpolated using
Figure 27.3-1
known values of and for wind pressure along L and for wind pressure along B.
Figure 27.3-1 For Wind Pressure along L (Normal to Ridge)
Surface
Windward Roof -0.643
-0.129
0.429
Windward Roof Overhang Soffit 0.800
Leeward Roof -0.500
Figure 27.3-1 For Wind Pressure along B (Parallel to Ridge)
Location
(from windward edge)
0 to h/2 -0.900
-0.180
h/2 to h
h to 2h -0.500
0.214 -0.180
> 2h -0.300
-0.180
Windward Roof Overhang Soffit 0.800
Gust Effect Factor,
Section 26.11.1 - Gust Effect Factor
The structure is assumed to be rigid.
Internal Pressure Coefficients,
Since the structure is classified as Enclosed Buildings, therefore:
Table 26.13-1
Table 26.13-1
Design Wind Pressures (MWFRS)
Section 27.3.1 - Design Wind Pressure for Windward Walls
For enclosed and partially enclosed buildings
Section 27.3.1 - Design Wind Pressure for Leeward and Side Walls and Roof surfaces
For enclosed and partially enclosed buildings
For Wind Pressure Along L
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Surface Level/Location Elevation
Mean Roof Height 4.572 475.600 349.706 601.495
Windward wall
Mean Roof Height 4.572 475.600 349.706 601.495
Leeward wall All Levels 0 to 4.572 -297.250 -423.144 -171.356
Sidewall All Levels 0 to 4.572 -416.150 125.894 -542.044 -290.256
-125.894
Windward Roof 4.572 -382.179 -508.073 -256.285
Mean Roof Height -76.436 -202.330 49.458
Windward Roof Overhang Soffit Mean Roof Height 4.572 475.600 349.706 601.495
Leeward Roof Mean Roof Height 4.572 -297.250 -423.144 -171.356
Wind along L
Service Wind Pressure Along L (multiplied by 0.6)
Surface Level/Location Elevation
Mean Roof Height 4.572 209.824 360.897
Windward wall
Mean Roof Height 4.572 209.824 360.897
Leeward wall All Levels 0 to 4.572 -253.886 -102.814
Sidewall All Levels 0 to 4.572 -325.226 -174.154
Windward Roof 4.572 -304.844 -153.771
Mean Roof Height -121.398 29.675
Windward Roof Overhang Soffit Mean Roof Height 4.572 209.824 360.897
Leeward Roof Mean Roof Height 4.572 -253.886 -102.814
For Wind Pressure Along B
Surface Level/Location Elevation
Mean Roof Height 4.572 475.600 349.706 601.495
Windward wall
Mean Roof Height 4.572 475.600 349.706 601.495
Leeward wall All Levels 0 to 4.572 -178.350 -304.244 -52.456
Sidewall All Levels 0 to 4.572 -416.150 -542.044 -290.256
Mean Roof Height -535.050 -660.944 -409.156
4.572 -107.010 -232.904 18.884
0 to h/2
125.894
Mean Roof Height -535.050 -125.894 -660.944 -409.156
4.572 -107.010 -232.904 18.884
h/2 to h
Windward/Leeward Roof
Mean Roof Height -297.250 -423.144 -171.356
4.572 -107.010 -232.904 18.884
h to 2h
Mean Roof Height -178.350 -304.244 -52.456
4.572 -107.010 -232.904 18.884
> 2h
Windward Roof Overhang Soffit Mean Roof Height 4.572 475.600 349.706 601.495
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Wind along B
Service Wind Pressure Along B (multiplied by 0.6)
Surface Level/Location Elevation
Mean Roof Height 4.572 209.824 360.897
Windward wall
Mean Roof Height 4.572 209.824 360.897
Leeward wall All Levels 0 to 4.572 -182.546 -31.474
Sidewall All Levels 0 to 4.572 -325.226 -174.154
Mean Roof Height -396.566 -245.494
4.572 -139.742 11.330
0 to h/2
Mean Roof Height -396.566 -245.494
4.572 -139.742 11.330
h/2 to h
Windward/Leeward Roof
Mean Roof Height -253.886 -102.814
4.572 -139.742 11.330
h to 2h
Mean Roof Height -182.546 -31.474
4.572 -139.742 11.330
> 2h
Windward Roof Overhang Soffit Mean Roof Height 4.572 209.824 360.897
Approximate Base Shear from Wall Wind Pressures
The approximate base shear from wind pressures can be calculated using the sum of windward and leeward external pressures multiplied by the
corresponding wall area of the building per wind direction.
- Approximate Base Shear from Wall Wind Pressures
For Wind Pressure along L
Section 27.1.5 - Min. Design Wind Pressure for Walls
Multiplied to vertical projection of wall
- Area of wall projection (along L) equal to
Section 27.1.5 - Minimum Base Shear from Wind Pressures
For wind pressure along L
From Wall Wind Pressure along L
- Base Shear from Wall Wind Pressures
For wind pressure along L
Surface Location
0 to 4.57 m 0.48 97.55 46.39
Windward Wall
4.57 to 4.57 m 0.48 0.00 0.00
Leeward Wall 0 to 4.57 m 0.30 97.55 29.00
For Wind Pressure along B
Section 27.1.5 - Min. Design Wind Pressure for Walls
Multiplied to vertical projection of wall
- Area of wall projection (along B) equal to
Section 27.1.5 - Minimum Base Shear from Wind Pressures
For wind pressure along B
From Wall Wind Pressure along B
- Base Shear from Wall Wind Pressures
For wind pressure along B
Surface Location
0 to 4.57 m 0.48 48.77 23.20
Windward Wall
4.57 to 4.57 m 0.48 0.00 0.00
Leeward Wall 0 to 4.57 m 0.18 48.77 8.70
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