1-1 Wind Load Analysis

𝑽𝒔𝒊𝒕,𝜷 = 𝑽𝑹 𝑴𝒅 𝑴𝒛,𝒄𝒂𝒕 𝑴𝒔 𝑴𝒕
Where

VR = regional 3s gust wind speed

Md = Wind Direction Multiplier (Section 3)
Mz,cat = terrain/height multiplier (Section 4)
Ms = Shielding Multiplier (Section 4)
Mt = Topographic Multiplier (Section 4)

= 62°11′18″
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BEC701- Design & Analysis of Timber Structure

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Topic 1– INTRODUCTION
Review of the Design Timber Standard (NZS4203, AS1720.1)

Semester 1, 2012
Dead Load – (Table 1.2-1.3)

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Live Load – (Table 1.4)

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 1-2 Classification of Structures
 Structural elements
 Tie rods (tension members)
 Beams (bending member)
 Columns (compression members)

 Types of structures
 Trusses
 Frames
 Cables & Arches
 Shell Structures

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1-3 Loads
Loads

Structural forms

Elements carrying primary loads

Various supporting member

Foundation

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1-3 Loads
 Design loading for a structure is often specified in codes
 General building codes
 Design Codes

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Loads
 Once the dimensional requirement for a structure is defined,
it becomes necessary to determine the loads the structure
must support.
 Two Codes: General building codes and design codes.
 Dead Load (Refer Table – 1.2-1.3)
 Live loads (Refer Table - 1.4)

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Wind Loads

 When structures block wind flow, the wind’s Kinetic Energy is converted into
potential energy of pressure, which causes a wind loading.
 Effect of wind on structures depends on the density and velocity of air, angle
of incidence of the wind, shape and stiffness of the structure, and the
roughness of its surface.
 Design purpose – wind loading can be treated using either static or a dynamic
approach.

i.e. 229°12′16″–167°00′58″
= 62°11′18″