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Wind Loads: Updated Frequently Asked Questions

Speaker:
Emily M. Guglielmo​, SE, PE / Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers
Date:
May 17, 2022
Session Details

12:30 – 2:00PM EDT
1.5 PDH

THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM MAY 11TH TO MAY 17TH (A TUESDAY) DUE TO AN SE SOLUTIONS SCHEDULING CONFLICT

Speaker: Emily M. Guglielmo​, SE, PE / Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers

This SEU Core Session on wind load design will discuss a number of frequently encountered situations, and how to use current research and codes to address these designs safely and efficiently. Topics will include:

  • Wind loads on balcony handrails
  • Shielding and buildings with expansion joints
  • Drift limits and serviceability under wind loads
  • Wind loads on rooftop screen walls
  • Wind loads on temporary structures
  • The reason ASCE 7 wind loads are now at ultimate levels, along with three maps instead of one
  • Difference between 3-second gust and fastest-mile wind speed
  • Relation between ASCE 7 wind speeds and hurricane categories
  • Defining openings, building enclosure classification

Registration and handout emails for this session will be sent to SE University companies on Friday, May 13th.

Current SE University subscribers can access the recording in their SEU Resource Center account. Please use the link below to view the session page in the SEU Session Library.

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