I developed a Python function to calculate closed form exact values for wind forces and wind CGs.
I use only calculus — no bar charts with 0′ to 15′, 20′ to 25′, et cetera —- a curve rather than a step function. I present derivations and examples.
ASCE 7-16 Kzt Calculation — with Chart Jul 2019
Very nice app for iPhone and iPad
ASCE 7-16 Ice Loading using Pythonista Oct 2018
Very nice app for iPhone and iPad
ASCE 7-16 Ice Loading Apr 2018
Although ice loading is written as a simple formula, the formula varies with structural geometry (W, T, C, etc). I haven’t seen it automated in software.
Wind and Fireproofing Dec 2017
Stand alone python program easily calculates wind loads on wide flange steel of any geometry or orientation, with or without fireproofing (video screen capture included).
Interview with Kishor Mehta PhD, PE, F.SEI – YouTube Sep 2017
Texas Tech University’s reaction to the Lubbock Tornado of 1970 developed into the National Wind Institute.
Interview with Ken A. Rainwater PhD PE – YouTube Sep 2017
Interview with Joseph E. Minor PE – YouTube Sep 2017
ASCE Wind and AISC Properties Jun 2017
See list of all AISC posts. See list of all ASCE posts.
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