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Author
Marshall, R. D. | Thom, H. C. S.
Title
Wind Loads on Buildings and Structures. Building Science Series.
Coporate
National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C. Building Research Div.
Report
NBS BSS 030, November 1970,
Keywords
buildings, wind pressure; structural forms, aerodynamic loads; aerodynamic characteristics; atmospheric physics; fluid dynamics; structural design; flow distribution; mathematical models; boundary layer; turbulence; failure
Identifiers
wind loads
Abstract
A technical meeting concerning wind loads on buildings and structures was held at the National Bureau of Standards in 1969 to promote the exchange of information between research workers and practicing engineers engaged in this important area of technology. Thirteen papers covering four themes were presented. These themes were as follows: engineering problems in the design of structures to resist wind loads; atmospheric considerations; experimental and theoretical determination of aerodynamic forces; and recent advances in design procedures and current deficiencies. (Author)