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A parametric study of wind loads on grandstand roofs
Citation
Killen, GJ and Letchford, CW, A parametric study of wind loads on grandstand roofs, Engineering Structures, 23, (6) pp. 725-735. ISSN 0141-0296 (2001) [Refereed Article]
DOI: doi:10.1016/S0141-0296(00)00069-9
Abstract
Boundary layer wind tunnel tests were performed on a model of a cantilever grandstand. Selected geometric parameters of the model were varied during the testing in an attempt to quantify the variation in roof wind loading for various configurations of grandstands and stadiums. In addition to the basic geometry, the effects of venting arrangements, leading edge fascias and structures upstream were also investigated. Design recommendations are presented for roofs that do not have a significant dynamic response. Design values for downward wind loads for cantilever roofs are also presented. © 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Research Division: | Engineering |
| Research Group: | Fluid mechanics and thermal engineering |
| Research Field: | Turbulent flows |
| Objective Division: | Construction |
| Objective Group: | Construction planning |
| Objective Field: | Civil construction planning |
| UTAS Author: | Letchford, CW (Professor Chris Letchford) |
| ID Code: | 47448 |
| Year Published: | 2001 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 18 |
| Deposited By: | Engineering |
| Deposited On: | 2007-09-15 |
| Last Modified: | 2011-08-03 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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