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IBC Alternate All-Heights Wind Method

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This module is an implementation of the IBC Alternate All-Heights Wind Method.

 

General, Checklist, & Analysis Values

This tab offers a checklist of the criteria that must be satisfied in order to apply the IBC 2015 Alternate All-Heights Wind Method.  Once all of the checkboxes are checked, the module will offer input fields for analytical values such as Exposure Category, Mean Roof Height, Topographic Factor parameters, Basic Wind Speed, Occupancy category, and options for the selection of Velocity Pressure Coefficients.

 

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MWFRS - Wall

 

This tab reports design pressures on windward walls, leeward walls, sidewalls and parapets.  Pressure values are distinguished for Enclosed and Partially Enclosed structures, and values are reported for the positive internal pressure condition and for the negative internal pressure condition.

 

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MWFRS - Roof

This tab reports design pressures on roof surfaces.  Pressure values are distinguished for the conditions of wind perpendicular to the ridge and wind parallel to the ridge.  In the case of wind perpendicular to the ridge, pressure values are reported for flat roofs as well as for various slope angles.  In all cases, results are presented for Enclosed and for Partially Enclosed structures, and values are reported for the positive internal pressure condition and for the negative internal pressure condition.

 

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MWFRS - Non BLDG

This tab reports net design pressures on the projection of surfaces of non-building structures.

 

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C&C - Roof & Overhang

This tab reports design pressures on components and cladding within roof surfaces.  Results are presented for Enclosed and for Partially Enclosed structures, and values are reported for the positive internal pressure condition and for the negative internal pressure condition.

 

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C&C - Wall & Parapet

This tab reports design pressures on components and cladding within wall and parapet surfaces.  Results are presented for Enclosed and for Partially Enclosed structures, and values are reported for the positive internal pressure condition and for the negative internal pressure condition.

 

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