Posted by: Bhavya_Singh
wind shape factor Vs. Force coefficient - 09/14/11 02:21 AM
Code : ASCE 7-05
Wind Vs. Elevation method.
Design wind pressure P=F/A = qz G Cf
Where Cf = force coefficient =0.7
Question ) Is Force coefficient and Wind shape factor both are same?
If both are same then during CAESAR modeling Wind shape factor =0.7 input is required or just active wind shape factor =1 during Caesar modeling ?
In addition to that 0.7 shape factor is also considered in the CAESAR II model which leads double multiplication of force coefficient and wind shape factor. i.e 0.7 X 0.7, this results lower applied wind pressure.