Design Pressures and Building Zones Now that we know the basic parameters used to determine the wind loads, let’s delve into two important ones: building zones and design pressures. In this post, we will understand how pressures act on a structure, and how we use this knowledge to calculate the minimum pressures a building designer … Continued
Happy Fall Y’all! I don’t know about you, but fall is one of my favorite times of the year for decorating my front porch. From pumpkins and corn husks to friendly scarecrows and rich colored mums, fall is all about dressing up your exterior. This year, I was inspired while decorating my porch to make … Continued
For architects and builders—especially those in hurricane-prone areas—creating projects that meet or exceed wind load codes is incredibly important. It helps maintain the safety of all building tenants and contributes to the operational functionality of the building over its lifetime. But what exactly is wind load, and why is it important? Wind load is essentially … Continued