Guide to the Use of the Wind Load Provisions of ASCE 7-95

Download or read book Guide to the Use of the Wind Load Provisions of ASCE 7-95 written by Kishor C. Mehta and published by American Society of Civil Engineers. This book was released on 1997-12-31 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides guidance in the use of wind load provisions set forth in ASCE Standard 7-95, which underwent major changes from the previous ASCE Standard 7-88 (or ASCE 7-93). Contains six example problems worked out in detail, showing how to assess wind loads on a variety of buildings and other structures. Background material which forms the basis of the Standard is reviewed. It is necessary to have a copy of ASCE 7-95 to follow the examples and work with this guide. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR