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kentwpal
Nov 21, 2009, 08:18 PM
How to I find the wind load for speeds at 130 mph?

mosteen
Feb 19, 2010, 07:26 AM
Prescriptive method values should be available in applicable Building Code; Residential (or) General Construction. Numerous proprietary software available to give detailed wind loads (psf) for economical price.

Newton1Law
Jul 20, 2010, 11:46 AM
It depends on temperature, air density, vapor pressure, etc. but in general for a 77 degree F day it works out to about 45 to 46 ponds per square inch.

Hope this helps,

Newton1Law

mosteen
Jul 20, 2010, 12:30 PM
Applicable building code should have values for prescriptive methods.

bscusa
Aug 27, 2013, 06:51 AM
The pressure on a beach house with a 130 mph wind can be calculated using ASCE 7-10 or the Wood Frame Construction Manual gives prescriptive methods for building with wood.