The measurement of wind pressures on tall buildings

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Newberry C.W.
high rise building. instrumentation, wind, wind pressure, pressure distribution, turbulence
Year:
1963
Bibliographic info:
Proceedings of Conference "Wind effects on buildings and structures" vol 1. National Physical Laboratory 26-28 June 1963. HMSO 1965 p114-149

Reviews some previous work on the measurement of wind pressures at full-scale. Deals with some of the problems arising. Describes pilot investigation being made at State House, Holborn to develop suitable techniques and to study the effect of gusts on pressure distribution. Gives preliminary results and mentions problem of establishing a suitable reference pressure.

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