Wind resistive construction?
Keith Ollis
resistive construction, when it comes to commercial buildings. Most, of
course, are concrete construction...does it have to do with whether
concrete panels or poured concrete is
used versus synthetic panels? How do you tell if a commercial building
is wind resistive
from observation?
Any information would be appreciated.
Sincerely
Keith
i...@beachlink.com
Bob Morrison
mean the building was built to comply with the high wind area provisions of
the Uniform Building Code (or similar provisions in BOCA). If the building is
completed then it may be somewhat difficult to see the extra harware that has
been installed to make the building more wind resistant. If it's a commercial
building then plans should be available at the local building department as a
matter of public record. Look for the added reinforcing or hardware that
indicate "wind resistive" construction.
All buildings have some wind resistance. For most light frame buildings,
wind design governs over seismic design. For concrete or concrete block
buildings seismic might govern over wind, but the building will be able to
resist wind loads.
You may need to hire a local structural engineer to answer your specific
questions.
Bob Morrison
R.L. Morrison Engineering Co
Poulsbo WA
morr...@pacific.telebyte<nospam>.com
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Keith Ollis <i...@beachlink.com> wrote:
> Could anyone explain to me what is meant by wind resistive or semi wind
> resistive construction, when it comes to commercial buildings. Most, of
> course, are concrete construction...does it have to do with whether
> concrete panels or poured concrete is
> used versus synthetic panels? How do you tell if a commercial building
> is wind resistive
> from observation?
>
> Any information would be appreciated.
>
> Sincerely
>
> Keith
Don't know how you are intending the use of the terms, but all building codes
have requirements for wind resistance. And it means one thing for the
structure and another thing for the exterior finishes.
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Blue-Parrot
USA. The standards (and minimum resistance allowed by code) for Dade
County, Florida (where Andrew hit) is considerably higher than many other
areas of the country.
Testing is done on products (such as shutters, garage doors, windows, etc)
to determine their resistance at "x" mph by having projectiles hurdled at
the construction element at that speed. Not all products manufactured may
meet the codes for your area.
Also, in areas prone to high winds, additional reinforcements may be
required on new construction such as storm shutters and hurricane straps.
Hope this answers your question.
Keith Ollis wrote in message <35C8F0B8...@beachlink.com>...
>Could anyone explain to me what is meant by wind resistive or semi wind
>resistive construction, when it comes to commercial buildings. Most, of
>course, are concrete construction...does it have to do with whether
>concrete panels or poured concrete is
>used versus synthetic panels? How do you tell if a commercial building
>is wind resistive
>from observation?
>
>Any information would be appreciated.
>
>Sincerely
>
>Keith
Rutgersgrp
resistive construction, when it comes to commercial buildings.
The building is designed to resist the forces caused by wind. In certain parts
of the country, wind is more important than earthquake forces, others, the
other way around.
>.does it have to do with whether concrete panels or poured concrete is used
versus synthetic panels?
The facade of the building tranfers the wind forces to the structure. the
connections between the members and the structure are affected by designing for
wind loads.
>How do you tell if a commercial building is wind resistive from observation?
You can tell by looking at the drawings or in the field. If you see diagonal
members in a stell building thats winding bracing. At the bracing if you see a
bolted connectiuon with two lins of bolts, thats a moment connection. Cheers:)