P$2\mathrm{.}15.($a$)$ Detemine the wind pressure

distribution on the four sides of the $10-$story

hospital shown in Figure P$2\mathrm{.}15.$ The building is

locaned near the Georgia coast where the wind

velocity contour map in the ASCE Standard

specifies a design wind speed of $140mph.$ The

building, located on level flat ground, is

classified as stifflecause its natural period is

less than $1$ s$.$ On the windwand side, evaluate the

magnitude of the wind pressure every $35ft$ in

the vertical direction. $($b$)$ Assuming the wind

pressure on the windward side varies linearly

between the $35-$ft intervals, determine the total

wind force on the building in the direction of the

wind. Include the negative pressure on the

leeward side.

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