Feb 2, 2010 #1 0087159 Civil/Environmental Apr 6, 2009 15 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 Might want to use the latest code (ASCE 7-05). Upvote 0 Downvote
Feb 2, 2010 #3 msquared48 Structural Aug 7, 2007 14,745 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 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 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 Thanks a lot guys for such help. May God bless and prosper you all. Upvote 0 Downvote
