The Relationship between Wind Pressure and Pressure Coefficients for the Definition of Wind Loads on Buildings

Wind induced pressures on buildings are the product of a velocity pressure and a pressure coefficient. The way in which these two quantities are calculated has changed over the years, and Design Codes have been modified accordingly. This paper tracks the evolution of the approach to wind loading of...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Vincenzo Picozzi, Antonio Malasomma, Alberto Maria Avossa, Francesco Ricciardelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Buildings
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/12/2/225