For the computation of wind load, the designer

followed the procedure for the Main Wind-Force

Resisting System (MWFRS) of Low-Rise Buildings
stated in Section 207C.4 of National Structural Code of
the Philippines (NSCP) 2015.

Design wind pressure for low-rise buildings shall be

determined by the equation 207C.4-1,

𝐩𝐰 = 𝐪𝐡 [(𝐆𝐂𝐩𝐟 ) − (𝐆𝐂𝐩𝐢 )] (𝐍⁄ 𝟐 )

𝐦
where:
o qh : velocity pressure evaluated on the
mean roof height of the building and it is
determined by the equation 207C.3-1.
o GCpf : external pressure coefficient
o GCpi : internal pressure coefficient

1. Velocity pressure (qh) shall be determined by the

equation 207C.3-1 of NSCP 2015,
𝐪𝐡 = 𝟎. 𝟔𝟏𝟑𝐊 h 𝐊 𝐳𝐭 𝐊 𝐝 𝐕 𝟐
where:

o Kh : velocity pressure coefficient given

by Table 207C.3-1 of NSPC 2015. Linear
interpolation for the values of Kh is permitted by
the code.

Height Above Exposure Category

Ground Level B
12.20 M. 1.04
13.50 M. Kh = 1.062
15.20 M. 1.09