A study of the statistical approach to wind loading

Includes bibliographical references. === This study is concerned with the prediction of the maximum probable response of structures in the along-wind direction. An outline of the theoretical basis of the approach is given and the effect of varying wind and structural parameters for a range of differ...

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Main Author: Watson, Bjorn Hugh Henry
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12429
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spelling ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-uct-oai-localhost-11427-124292020-12-10T05:11:07Z A study of the statistical approach to wind loading Watson, Bjorn Hugh Henry Civil Engineering Includes bibliographical references. This study is concerned with the prediction of the maximum probable response of structures in the along-wind direction. An outline of the theoretical basis of the approach is given and the effect of varying wind and structural parameters for a range of different structures is examined. To put the study in context, a brief look is taken at the problems of formulating a more consistent approach to the overall problem of wind loading. 2015-02-11T14:03:56Z 2015-02-11T14:03:56Z 1975 Master Thesis Masters MSc http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12429 eng application/pdf University of Cape Town Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment Department of Civil Engineering
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A study of the statistical approach to wind loading
description Includes bibliographical references. === This study is concerned with the prediction of the maximum probable response of structures in the along-wind direction. An outline of the theoretical basis of the approach is given and the effect of varying wind and structural parameters for a range of different structures is examined. To put the study in context, a brief look is taken at the problems of formulating a more consistent approach to the overall problem of wind loading.
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