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Program Description:
"ASCE710W" is a spreadsheet program written in MS-Excel for the purpose of wind loading analysis for buildings
and structures per the ASCE 7-10 Code. Specifically, wind pressure coefficients and related and required
parameters are selected or calculated in order to compute the net design wind pressures.
1. Worksheet for "MWFRS (Low-Rise)" is applicable for low-rise buildings as defined in Section 26.2.
2. Worksheets for "MWFRS (Any Ht.)", "Wall C&C", and "Roof C&C" are applicable for buildings with mean roof
heights of up to 500 feet.
3. In worksheets for "MWFRS (Any Ht.)", "Wall C&C", and "Roof C&C" the user may opt to utilize user designated
steps in height, 'z', in determining the wind pressure distribution.
4. Worksheets for "MWFRS (Any Ht.)", and "Open Structures" can handle rigid as well as
flexible buildings and structures. For rigid buildings or structures, this program uses the smaller value of
either 0.85 or the calculated value from Section 26.9.3 of the Code for the gust effect factor, 'G'. For flexible
buildings or structures, this program calculates the gust effect factor, Gf, per Section 26.9.4 of the Code
based on the assumed formula for the fundamental period of vibration from Section 12.8.2.1 of the Code,
where the exponent 'x' in the formula T = Ct*h^x is assumed to be 0.75.
5. Worksheets for "Wall C&C" and "Roof C&C" are applicable for flat roof buildings, gable roof buildings with
roof angles <= 45 degrees, and monoslope roof buildings with roof angles <= 3 degrees.
6. Worksheet for "Open Structures" is applicable for open structures without roofs up to 500 feet
tall. This can be utilized for open process-type structures as well as pipe/utility racks and bridges.
7. This program uses the equations listed in the reference, Guide to the Use of the Wind Load Provisions of
ASCE 7-02 for determining the external wind pressure coefficients, GCp, used in the Wall C&C and Roof
C&C worksheets. (Note: a version of this document applicable to the ASCE 7-10 Code was not available
at the time of writing this program.)
8. This program contains numerous comment boxes which contain a wide variety of information including
explanations of input or output items, equations used, data tables, etc. (Note: presence of a comment box
is denoted by a red triangle in the upper right-hand corner of a cell. Merely move the mouse pointer to the
desired cell to view the contents of that particular "comment box".)
Revisions
Version 2.4 (10/20/2015) - On MWFRS (Any Ht.), cell A96 was corrected to 27.4.7 instead of 27.1.5 and
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Wall and Roof End Zone Widths 'a' and '2*a' (Fig. 28.4-1):
a= 3.00 ft.
2*a = 6.00 ft.
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MWFRS Wind Load for Load Case A MWFRS Wind Load for Load Case B
Surface GCpf p = Net Pressures (psf) Surface *GCpf p = Net Pressures (psf)
(w/ +GCpi) (w/ -GCpi) (w/ +GCpi) (w/ -GCpi)
Zone 1 0.40 4.92 12.96 Zone 1 -0.45 -14.08 -6.03
Zone 2 -0.69 -19.45 -11.40 Zone 2 -0.69 -19.45 -11.40
Zone 3 -0.37 -12.29 -4.25 Zone 3 -0.37 -12.29 -4.25
Zone 4 -0.29 -10.50 -2.46 Zone 4 -0.45 -14.08 -6.03
Zone 5 --- --- --- Zone 5 0.40 4.92 12.96
Zone 6 --- --- --- Zone 6 -0.29 -10.50 -2.46
Zone 1E 0.61 9.61 17.66 Zone 1E -0.48 -14.75 -6.71
Zone 2E -1.07 -27.94 -19.89 Zone 2E -1.07 -27.94 -19.89
Zone 3E -0.53 -15.87 -7.82 Zone 3E -0.53 -15.87 -7.82
Zone 4E -0.43 -13.63 -5.59 Zone 4E -0.48 -14.75 -6.71
Zone 5E --- --- --- Zone 5E 0.61 9.61 17.66
Zone 6E --- --- --- Zone 6E -0.43 -13.63 -5.59
MWFRS Wind Load for Load Case A, Torsional Case MWFRS Wind Load for Case B, Torsional Case
Surface GCpf p = Net Pressure (psf) Surface GCpf p = Net Pressure (psf)
(w/ +GCpi) (w/ -GCpi) (w/ +GCpi) (w/ -GCpi)
Zone 1T --- 1.23 3.24 Zone 1T --- -3.52 -1.51
Zone 2T --- -4.86 -2.85 Zone 2T --- -4.86 -2.85
Zone 3T --- -3.07 -1.06 Zone 3T --- -3.07 -1.06
Zone 4T --- -2.63 -0.61 Zone 4T --- -3.52 -1.51
Zone 5T --- --- --- Zone 5T --- 1.23 3.24
Zone 6T --- --- --- Zone 6T --- -2.63 -0.61
Notes: 1. For Load Case A (Transverse), Load Case B (Longitudinal), and Torsional Cases:
Zone 1 is windward wall for interior zone. Zone 1E is windward wall for end zone.
Zone 2 is windward roof for interior zone. Zone 2E is windward roof for end zone.
Zone 3 is leeward roof for interior zone. Zone 3E is leeward roof for end zone.
Zone 4 is leeward wall for interior zone. Zone 4E is leeward wall for end zone.
Zones 5 and 6 are sidewalls. Zone 5E & 6E is sidewalls for end zone.
Zone 1T is windward wall for torsional case Zone 2T is windward roof for torsional case.
Zone 3T is leeward roof for torsional case Zone 4T is leeward wall for torsional case.
Zones 5T and 6T are sidewalls for torsional case.
2. (+) and (-) signs signify wind pressures acting toward & away from respective surfaces.
3. Building must be designed for all wind directions using the 8 load cases shown below. The
load cases are applied to each building corner in turn as the reference corner.
4. Wind loads for torsional cases are 25% of respective transverse or longitudinal zone load values.
Torsional loading shall apply to all 8 basic load cases applied at each reference corner.
Exception: One-story buildings with "h" <= 30', buildings <= 2 stories framed with light frame
construction, and buildings <=2 stories designed with flexible diaphragms need not be
designed for torsional load cases.
5. Per Code Section 28.4.4, the minimum wind load for MWFRS shall not be less than 16 psf.
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Buildings
h <= 60'
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Normal to Ridge Wind Load Tabulation for MWFRS - Buildings of Any Height
Surface z Kz qz Cp p = Net Design Press. (psf)
(ft.) (psf) (w/ +GCpi)
Windward Wall 0 0.57 21.13 0.80 9.63
15.00 0.57 21.13 0.80 9.63
20.00 0.62 22.95 0.80 10.86
25.00 0.67 24.46 0.80 11.89
30.00 0.70 25.76 0.80 12.77
35.00 0.73 26.92 0.80 13.56
For z = hr: 40.00 0.76 27.97 0.80 14.28
Notes: 1. (+) and (-) signs signify wind pressures acting toward & away from respective surfaces.
2. Per Code Section 27.4.7, the minimum wind load for MWFRS shall not be less than 16 psf.
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Parameters Used in Both Item #2 and Item #3 Calculations (from Table 26.9-1):
^ = 0.143
b^ = 0.84
(bar) = 0.250
b(bar) = 0.45
c= 0.30
l= 320 ft.
(bar) = 0.333
z(min) = 30 ft.
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Figure 27.4-1 - Design Wind Load Cases of MWFRS for Buildings of All Heights
Case 1: Full design wind pressure acting on the projected area perpendicular to each principal axis of
the structure, considered separately along each principal axis.
Case 2: Three quarters of the design wind pressure acting on the projected area perpendicular to each
principal axis of the structure in conjunction with a torsional moment as shown, considered
separately for each principal axis.
Case 3: Wind pressure as defined in Case 1, but considered to act simultaneously at 75% of the
specified value.
Case 4: Wind pressure as defined in Case 2, but considered to act simultaneously at 75% of the
specified value.
Notes: 1. Design wind pressures for windward (Pw) and leeward (PL) faces shall be determined in
accordance with the provisions of Section 27.4.1 and 27.4.2 as applicable for buildings
of all heights.
2. Above diagrams show plan views of building.
3. Notation:
Pwx, Pwy = Windward face pressure acting in the X, Y principal axis, respectively.
PLx, PLy = Leeward face pressure acting in the X, Y principal axis, respectively.
e (ex, ey) = Eccentricity for the X, Y principal axis of the structure, respectively.
MT = Torsional moment per unit height acting about a vertical axis of the building.
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ting System
Buildings
s of Any Height
Parallel
I
II
III
IV
B
C
B D
Gable
Monoslope
Y
N
For h/L<=0.25:
For h/L=0.5:
For h/L>=1.0:
actual h/L =
Use Roof Cp =
he
Elevation
L = 30 ft.
B = 40 ft.
=
zg =
Kh =
qh =
(qz evaluated at z = h)
(f >= 1, Rigid structure)
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of Any Height
p = Net Design Press. (psf)
(w/ -GCpi)
19.12
19.12
20.35
21.37
22.26
23.05
23.77
21.37
22.67
-6.46
-10.94
4.74
4.74
-8.70
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)^(1/2))/(1+1.7*gv*Iz(bar)) ,
Eq. 26.9-10
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perpendicular to each
own, considered
be determined in
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Notes: 1. (+) and (-) signs signify wind pressures acting toward & away from respective surfaces.
2. Width of Zone 5 (end zones), 'a' = 8.16 ft.
3. Per Code Section 30.2.2, the minimum wind load for C&C shall not be less than 16 psf.
4. References : a. ASCE 7-10, "Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures".
b. "Guide to the Use of the Wind Load Provisions of ASCE 7-02"
by: Kishor C. Mehta and James M. Delahay (2004).
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d Cladding
t
& 30.6)
II
III
IV
B
C
D
Gable
BMonoslope
Y
N
Girt
Siding
Wall
Fastener
Compare to 3':
Use 'a' =
h
he =
+GCpi Coef. (PIP)
-GCpi Coef. (NIP) =
Elevation
=
zg =
Kh =
I=
qh =
valuated at z = h)
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sign Pressures (psf)
Zone 5 (-)
-20.12
-20.12
-20.12
-20.12
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Notes: 1. (+) and (-) signs signify wind pressures acting toward & away from respective surfaces.
2. Width of Zone 2 (edge), 'a' = 16.80 ft.
3. Width of Zone 3 (corner), 'a' = 16.80 ft.
4. For monoslope roofs with <= 3 degrees, use Fig. 30.4-2A for 'GCp' values with 'qh'.
5. For buildings with h > 60' and > 10 degrees, use Fig. 30.6-1 for 'GCpi' values with 'qh'.
6. For all buildings with overhangs, use Fig. 30.4-2B for 'GCp' values per Sect. 30.10.
7. If a parapet >= 3' in height is provided around perimeter of roof with <= 10 degrees,
Zone 3 shall be treated as Zone 2.
8. Per Code Section 30.2.2, the minimum wind load for C&C shall not be less than 16 psf.
9. References : a. ASCE 7-02, "Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures".
b. "Guide to the Use of the Wind Load Provisions of ASCE 7-02"
by: Kishor C. Mehta and James M. Delahay (2004).
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d Cladding
r Monoslope Roof <= 3o
& 30.6)
II
III
IV
B
C
D
Gable
BMonoslope
Y
N
Purlin
Joist
Decking
Fastener
For Zone 1,2,3 Pos. =
For Zone 1 Neg. =
For Zone 2 Neg. =
Forh Zone 3 Neg. =
he =
Use Zone 1,2,3 Pos.
Use Zone 1 Neg. =
Use Zone 2 Neg. =
Use Zone 3 Neg. =
Elevation
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sign Pressures (psf)
Zone 3 (-)
-84.87
-84.87
-84.87
-84.87
-84.87
-84.87
-84.87
-84.87
-84.87
-84.87
Other Structures".
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Resulting Parameters and Coefficients:
Wind Speed, V = 170 mph
Class., Occ. Category = II (Table 1-1) If z < 15 then: Kz = 2.01*(15/zg)^(2/)
Exposure Category = C (Sect. 26.7) If z >= 15 then: Kz = 2.01*(z/zg)^(2/)
Topo. Factor, Kzt = 1.00 (Sect. 26.8 & Fig. 26.8-1) = 9.50 (Table 26.9-1)
Height of Structure, h = 125.00 ft. zg = 900 (Table 26.9-1)
Structure Width, B = 150.00 ft. (normal to wind) freq., f = 1.337 Hz. (f >=1)
Structure Length, L = 100.00 ft. (parallel to wind) G = 0.850 (Gust FactorRigid
Damping Ratio, = 0.010 (0.010 to 0.070)
Period Coefficient, Ct = 0.0200 (0.020 to 0.035)
Direct. Factor, Kd = 0.85 (Table 6-4) Velocity Pressure (Sect. 30.3.2, Eq. 30.3-1)
Hurricane Region? N qz = 0.00256*Kz*Kzt*Kd*V^2
Net Design Wind Pressures (Sect. 29.5):
Note: Per Code Section 27.4.7, design wind force for open p = qz*G*Cf (psf), where 'qz' is evaluated at
buildings and other structures shall not be less than 16 psf height 'z' of the centroid of projected area.
multiplied by the area, 'Af', the area normal to wind direction.
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Parameters Used in Both Item #2 and Item #3 Calculations (from Table 26.9-1):
^ = 0.105
b^ = 1.00
(bar) = 0.154
b(bar) = 0.65
c= 0.20
l= 500 ft.
(bar) = 0.200
z(min) = 15 ft.
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Notes: 1. Signs with openings comprising 30% or more of the gross area are classified as open signs.
2. The calculation of the design wind forces shall be based on the area of all exposed members
and elements projected on a plane normal to the wind direction. Forces shall be assumed to
act parallel to the wind direction.
3. The area 'Af' consistent with these force coefficients is the solid area projected normal to the
wind direction.
4. Notation:
= ratio of solid area to gross area
D = diameter of a typical round member, in feet.
qz = velocity pressure evaluated at height 'z' above ground in psf.
Notes: 1. For all wind directions considered, the area 'Af' consistent with the specified force coefficients
shall be solid area of tower face projected on plane of that face for tower segment under
consideration.
2. Specified force coefficients are for towers with structural angles or similar flat-sided members.
3. For towers containing rounded member, it is acceptable to multiply specified force coefficients
by following factor when determining wind forces on such members: 0.51*^2 + 0.57 <= 1.0.
4. Wind forces shall be applied in directions resulting in maximum member forces and reactions.
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For towers with square cross-sections, wind forces shall be multiplied by following factor when
wind is directed along a tower diagonal: 1+ 0.75* <= 1.2.
5. Wind forces on tower appurtenances such as ladder, conduits, lights, elevators, etc., shall be
calculated using appropriate force coefficients for these elements.
6. Loads due to ice accretion as described in Chapter 10 shall be accounted for.
7. Notation: = ratio of solid area to gross area of one tower face for segment considered.
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of Any Height
II
III
IV
B
C
D
Y
N
of projected area.
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, Eq. 26.9-15a,b
, Eq. 26.9-15a,b
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r flat-sided members.
fied force coefficients
1*^2 + 0.57 <= 1.0.
forces and reactions.
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FIGURE 26.5-1A: Basic Wind Speed for Occupancy Category II Buildings and Other Structures
Notes:
1. Values are nominal design
2. Linear interpolation betwee
3. Islands and coastal areas
4. Mountainous terrain, gorge
5. Wind speeds correspond t
0.00143, MRI = 700 years).
Location
Guam
Virgin Islands
American Samos
Hawaii -
FIGURE 26.5-1B: Basic Wind Speed for Occupancy Category III & IV Buildings and Other Structures
Notes:
1. Values are nominal design
2. Linear interpolation betwee
3. Islands and coastal areas
4. Mountainous terrain, gorge
5. Wind speeds correspond t
0.00058, MRI = 1700 years).
Location
Guam
Virgin Islands
American Samos
Hawaii -
FIGURE 26.5-1C: Basic Wind Speed for Occupancy Category I Buildings and Other Structures
Notes:
1. Values are nominal design
2. Linear interpolation betwee
3. Islands and coastal areas
4. Mountainous terrain, gorge
5. Wind speeds correspond t
0.00333, MRI =300 years).
Location
Guam
Virgin Islands
American Samos
Hawaii -
1. Values are nominal design 3-second gust wind speeds in miles per hour (m/s) at 33 ft above ground for Exposure C category.
2. Linear interpolation between contours is allowed.
3. Islands and coastal areas outside the last contour shall use the last wind speed contour of the coastal area.
4. Mountainous terrain, gorges, ocean promontories, and special wind regions shall be examined for unusual wind conditions.
5. Wind speeds correspond to approximately a 7% probability of exceedence in 50 years (Annual Exceedance Probability =
0.00143, MRI = 700 years).
V (mph) (m/s)
195 (87)
Virgin Islands 165 (74)
American Samos 160 (72)
Special Wind Region Statewide 130 (58)
1. Values are nominal design 3-second gust wind speeds in miles per hour (m/s) at 33 ft above ground for Exposure C category.
2. Linear interpolation between contours is allowed.
3. Islands and coastal areas outside the last contour shall use the last wind speed contour of the coastal area.
4. Mountainous terrain, gorges, ocean promontories, and special wind regions shall be examined for unusual wind conditions.
5. Wind speeds correspond to approximately a 3% probability of exceedence in 50 years (Annual Exceedance Probability =
0.00058, MRI = 1700 years).
V (mph) (m/s)
210 (94)
Virgin Islands 175 (78)
American Samos 170 (76)
Special Wind Region Statewide 145 (65)
1. Values are nominal design 3-second gust wind speeds in miles per hour (m/s) at 33 ft above ground for Exposure C category.
2. Linear interpolation between contours is allowed.
3. Islands and coastal areas outside the last contour shall use the last wind speed contour of the coastal area.
4. Mountainous terrain, gorges, ocean promontories, and special wind regions shall be examined for unusual wind conditions.
5. Wind speeds correspond to approximately a 15% probability of exceedence in 50 years (Annual Exceedance Probability =
0.00333, MRI =300 years).
V (mph) (m/s)
180 (80)
Virgin Islands 150 (67)
American Samos 150 (67)
Special Wind Region Statewide 115 (51)