Determine the wind pressure distribution on the four sides of an eightstory hotel located on relatively flat ground approximately 2500 ft above sea level; the Risk Category II basic wind speed is 100 mph. Consider the case of a strong wind acting directly on face AB of the building in Figure 2.17a. Assume the building is classified as stiff because its natural period is less than 1 s; therefore, the gust factor G equals 0.85. The building is located in an urban area, so exposure B applies. Since the building is located on level ground, K_zt = 1.

Figure 2.17a

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windward face wind= 130 mph T B G B = 60' leeward face E L = 60' 100'