Guide to the Use of the Wind Load Provisions of Asce 7-98

by Kishor C. Mehta, Dale C. Perry

This guide for professionals details the process of assessing wind loads on a variety of structures. Based on ASCE Standard 7-98, the book reviews the background material informing the Standard's provisions, discusses the general format of the analytic procedure, and works out examples in detail. Particular attention is given to analytic procedures, simplified procedures, terrain exposures, and internal pressures. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

132 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2001