Feb 2, 2010 #1 0087159 Civil/Environmental Apr 6, 2009 15 0 0 PH How can I compute for the gust effect factor for a 60m telecommunication tower? Can I use Gf of ASCE 7-02?
How can I compute for the gust effect factor for a 60m telecommunication tower? Can I use Gf of ASCE 7-02?
Feb 2, 2010 #2 abusementpark Structural Dec 23, 2007 1,086 0 0 US Might want to use the latest code (ASCE 7-05). Upvote 0 Downvote
Feb 2, 2010 #3 msquared48 Structural Aug 7, 2007 14,745 0 0 US I think Amusement park is correct, mostlikely, but I would check with the local jurisdiction to see what code they have adopted. I would be surprised if it is not ASCE 7-05 and IBC 2006, but exceptions do exist. Mike McCann MMC Engineering Motto: KISS Motivation: Don't ask Upvote 0 Downvote
I think Amusement park is correct, mostlikely, but I would check with the local jurisdiction to see what code they have adopted. I would be surprised if it is not ASCE 7-05 and IBC 2006, but exceptions do exist. Mike McCann MMC Engineering Motto: KISS Motivation: Don't ask
Feb 2, 2010 #4 Harriss1972 Structural Dec 4, 2007 10 0 0 US If you use ASCE 7-05, you might find this MathCAD file useful.... I wrote an Excel spreadsheet version, too. It's based on ASCE 7-5 Section 6.5.8.2. http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=8a9adea8-b418-4724-bcb6-8f78e7b52908&file=ASCE7-05-Section_6.5.8.2-Gust_Effect_Factor.xmcd Upvote 0 Downvote
If you use ASCE 7-05, you might find this MathCAD file useful.... I wrote an Excel spreadsheet version, too. It's based on ASCE 7-5 Section 6.5.8.2.
Feb 2, 2010 #5 Harriss1972 Structural Dec 4, 2007 10 0 0 US Here's the Excel version. As to be expected, no warranties written, expressed, or implied about the accuracy, etc. Do let me know if you find any errors. I wrote it because the equations for dynamically sensitive structures are so nasty. http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=a0b2b986-4754-47ae-b563-d237fb693a27&file=ASCE7-05_6.5.8.2-Gust_Effect_Factor.xls Upvote 0 Downvote
Here's the Excel version. As to be expected, no warranties written, expressed, or implied about the accuracy, etc. Do let me know if you find any errors. I wrote it because the equations for dynamically sensitive structures are so nasty.
Feb 2, 2010 Thread starter #6 0087159 Civil/Environmental Apr 6, 2009 15 0 0 PH Thanks a lot guys for such help. May God bless and prosper you all. Upvote 0 Downvote