Tornadic loads on structures.

K. C. Mehta; J. R. McDonald; J. E. Minor

Tornadic loads on structures.

K. C. Mehta, J. R. McDonald, J. E. Minor

Civil Environ Construct Engineering

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Abstract

Tornadoes are violent and destructive weather phenomena. They damage buildings through three principal mechanisms: (i) wind-induced forces, (ii) atmospheric pressure change (APC)-induced forces, and (iii) missile impact forces. Tornado parameters of wind velocities and atmospheric pressure change are described in engineering terms to provide loadings for structural design. Some special design considerations which should be examined for structural desin of tornado resistant structure are also discussed. (A)

Original language	English
Journal	[No source information available]
State	Published - 1976

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