Wind Loading of Structures

John D. Holmes

ISBN 10: 0415409462 / ISBN 13: 9780415409469

Published by Taylor & Francis, London - New York,, 2007

About this Item

Second edition 2007. Hardcover without DJ as issued. Condition new, square tight and crisp book, sharp corners, no edgewear, no names no underlinings no highlights no bent page corners, not a reminder. 8vo, 392 pages, index.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Wind Loading of Structures
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis, London - New York,
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415409462
• ISBN 13: 9780415409469
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis

Bridging the gap between wind and structural engineering, Wind Loading of Structures demonstrates the application of wind engineering principles to ensure maximum safety in a variety of structures. This book will assist the practising engineer in understanding the principles of wind engineering, and provide guidance on the successful design of structures for wind loading by gales, hurricanes, typhoons, thunderstorm downdrafts and tornados. The principles of meteorology, statistics and probability, aerodynamics and structural dynamics are covered in the first half of the book. The second half describes, qualitatively and quantitatively, the nature of wind loads on all types of structures, including low-rise and tall buildings, large stadium roofs, towers and chimneys, bridges, transmission lines, free-standing walls and roofs, and antennae. Special features include coverage of extreme winds in tropical and sub-tropical climates, wind-tunnel testing techniques, a summary of the wind climates of over sixty countries, and detailed coverage of internal as well as external wind pressures on buildings. A comparison is made of the provisions for wind loads in six major national and international codes and standards. Examples and case studies are given in each chapter that make the book suitable for supporting university graduate courses in wind loading and response.

About the Author

John D. Holmes is a consulting engineer and researcher, with over thirty years international experience in research, teaching and consulting in the wind loading of structures.