Wind-induced force and torque on a sign measured in full scale in the field

Douglas A. Smith; Delong Zuo; Kishor C. Mehta

Wind-induced force and torque on a sign measured in full scale in the field

Douglas A. Smith, Delong Zuo, Kishor C. Mehta

Civil Environ Construct Engineering

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Abstract

Full-scale field tests for a billboard sign with dimensions of 24'-7 wide x 12'-31/2 tall x 5'-8 3/4 deep (7.49 m x 3.75 m x 1.75 m) is conducted at the Wind Science and Engineering (WISE) field site located at the Reese Technology Center in Lubbock, Texas. The sign is supported on one pole with a clearance from the bottom of the sign to the ground of 12'-31/2 (3.75m). Gust factors for the determination of pseudo steady coefficients, as well as force and torsion coefficients for the sign are presented. Gust factors computed from field data show significant scatter. Force coefficients for the sign are typically less than those reported from wind tunnel studies.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Advances in Hurricane Engineering
Subtitle of host publication	Learning from Our Past - Proceedings of the 2012 ATC and SEI Conference on Advances in Hurricane Engineering
Pages	23-33
Number of pages	11
State	Published - 2013
Event	2012 ATC and SEI Conference on Advances in Hurricane Engineering: Learning from Our Past - Miami, FL, United States Duration: Oct 24 2012 → Oct 26 2012

Publication series

Name	Advances in Hurricane Engineering: Learning from Our Past - Proceedings of the 2012 ATC and SEI Conference on Advances in Hurricane Engineering

Conference

Conference	2012 ATC and SEI Conference on Advances in Hurricane Engineering: Learning from Our Past
Country/Territory	United States
City	Miami, FL
Period	10/24/12 → 10/26/12

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Smith, D. A., Zuo, D., & Mehta, K. C. (2013). Wind-induced force and torque on a sign measured in full scale in the field. In Advances in Hurricane Engineering: Learning from Our Past - Proceedings of the 2012 ATC and SEI Conference on Advances in Hurricane Engineering (pp. 23-33). (Advances in Hurricane Engineering: Learning from Our Past - Proceedings of the 2012 ATC and SEI Conference on Advances in Hurricane Engineering).

Smith, Douglas A. ; Zuo, Delong ; Mehta, Kishor C. / Wind-induced force and torque on a sign measured in full scale in the field. Advances in Hurricane Engineering: Learning from Our Past - Proceedings of the 2012 ATC and SEI Conference on Advances in Hurricane Engineering. 2013. pp. 23-33 (Advances in Hurricane Engineering: Learning from Our Past - Proceedings of the 2012 ATC and SEI Conference on Advances in Hurricane Engineering).

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Smith, DA , Zuo, D & Mehta, KC 2013, Wind-induced force and torque on a sign measured in full scale in the field. in Advances in Hurricane Engineering: Learning from Our Past - Proceedings of the 2012 ATC and SEI Conference on Advances in Hurricane Engineering. Advances in Hurricane Engineering: Learning from Our Past - Proceedings of the 2012 ATC and SEI Conference on Advances in Hurricane Engineering, pp. 23-33, 2012 ATC and SEI Conference on Advances in Hurricane Engineering: Learning from Our Past, Miami, FL, United States, 10/24/12.

Wind-induced force and torque on a sign measured in full scale in the field. / Smith, Douglas A.; Zuo, Delong ; Mehta, Kishor C.
Advances in Hurricane Engineering: Learning from Our Past - Proceedings of the 2012 ATC and SEI Conference on Advances in Hurricane Engineering. 2013. p. 23-33 (Advances in Hurricane Engineering: Learning from Our Past - Proceedings of the 2012 ATC and SEI Conference on Advances in Hurricane Engineering).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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Smith DA , Zuo D , Mehta KC. Wind-induced force and torque on a sign measured in full scale in the field. In Advances in Hurricane Engineering: Learning from Our Past - Proceedings of the 2012 ATC and SEI Conference on Advances in Hurricane Engineering. 2013. p. 23-33. (Advances in Hurricane Engineering: Learning from Our Past - Proceedings of the 2012 ATC and SEI Conference on Advances in Hurricane Engineering).

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