Reports measurements made of wind pressures on a multi-storey building in London. Autocorrelations and power spectra were computed for the 48 pressure transducers and showed noticeable fluctuations in the pressures on the windward face, Possibly caused by a cushioning effect in front of the building "leaking" away at regular intervals. Mentions effect of the permeability of building. Comparisons made with wind tunnel tests improved when surrounding buildings were taken into account. Recommends design gust durations for various sizes of building.
Wind loading on tall buildings-further results from Royex house.
Year:
1973
Bibliographic info:
Ind. Aerodynamics Abstracts vol.4 no.4 = Building Research Establishment Current Paper 29/73