Design Example: Calculations for Gust Effect Factor C.
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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Transcribed Image Text:Design Example: Calculations for Gust Effect Factor Cg.
Given.
Height H = 240 m (787.5 ft)
Width W (across-wind) = 50 m (164 ft)
Depth D (along-wind) = 50 m (164 ft)
Fundamental frequency no = 0.125 Hz (period = 8 sec)
Critical damping ratio ß= 0.010
Average density of the building = 195 kg/m³ (12.2 pcf)
Terrain for site = exposure B
Reference wind speed at 10 m, open terrain (exposure A) = 26.4 m/s (60 mph)
Required. Gust factor C₂
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