Design of Buildings for Wind: A Guide for ASCE 7-10 Standard Users and Designers of Special Structures

by Emil Simiu

ASCE 7 is the US standard for identifying minimum design loads for buildings and other structures. ASCE 7 covers many load types, of which wind is one. The purpose of this book is to provide structural and architectural engineers with the practical state-of-the-art knowledge and tools needed for designing and retrofitting buildings for wind loads. The book will also cover wind-induced loss estimation. This new edition include a guide to the thoroughly...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470464925
• ISBN13: 9780470464922
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.3"