Input Data:

Wind Speed, V = 250 mph (Wind Map, Figure 6-1)

Bldg. Classification = IV (Table 1-1 Occupancy Category)
B
Exposure Category = B (Sect. 6.5.6)
Ridge Height, hr = 53.33 ft. (hr >= he)
Eave Height, he = 20.00 ft. (he <= hr)
Building Width = 200.00 ft. (Normal to Building Ridge)
Building Length = 250.00 ft. (Parallel to Building Ridge) L
Roof Type = Gable (Gable or Monoslope)
Plan
Topo. Factor, Kzt = 1.00 (Sect. 6.5.7 & Figure 6-4)
Direct. Factor, Kd = 0.85 (Table 6-4)
Enclosed? (Y/N) Y (Sect. 6.2 & Figure 6-5)
Hurricane Region? N qo
hr
Component Name = Girt (Girt, Siding, Wall, or Fastener) h
he
Effective Area, Ae = 208 ft.^2 (Area Tributary to C&C)

L
Resulting Parameters and Coefficients:
Elevation
Roof Angle, q = 18.43 deg.
Mean Roof Ht., h = 36.67 ft. (h = (hr+he)/2, for roof angle >10 deg.)

Wall External Pressure Coefficients, GCp:

GCp Zone 4 Pos. = 0.77 (Fig. 6-11A)
GCp Zone 5 Pos. = 0.77 (Fig. 6-11A)
GCp Zone 4 Neg. = -0.87 (Fig. 6-11A)
GCp Zone 5 Neg. = -0.93 (Fig. 6-11A)
Positive & Negative Internal Pressure Coefficients, GCpi (Figure 6-5):
+GCpi Coef. = 0.18 (positive internal pressure)
-GCpi Coef. = -0.18 (negative internal pressure)

If z <= 15 then: Kz = 2.01*(15/zg)^(2/ a) , If z > 15 then: Kz = 2.01*(z/zg)^(2/ a) (Table 6-3, Case 1a)
a= 7.00 (Table 6-2) (Note: z not < 30' for Exp. B, Case 1)
zg = 1200 (Table 6-2)
Kh = 0.74 (Kh = Kz evaluated at z = h)
I= 1.15 (Table 6-1) (Importance factor)
Velocity Pressure: qz = 0.00256*Kz*Kzt*Kd*V^2*I (Sect. 6.5.10, Eq. 6-15)
qh = 116.04 psf qh = 0.00256*Kh*Kzt*Kd*V^2*I (qz evaluated at z = h)
Design Net External Wind Pressures (Sect. 6.5.12.4):
For h <= 60 ft.: p = qh*((GCp) - (+/-GCpi)) (psf)
For h > 60 ft.: p = q*(GCp) - qi*(+/-GCpi) (psf)
where: q = qz for windward walls, q = qh for leeward walls and side walls
qi = qh for all walls (conservatively assumed per Sect. 6.5.12.4.2)

Wind Load Tabulation for Wall Components & Cladding

Component z Kh qh p = Net Design Pressures (psf)
(ft.) (psf) Zone 4 (+) Zone 4 (-) Zone 5 (+) Zone 5 (-)
Girt 0 0.74 116.04 109.91 -121.52 109.91 -129.32
15.00 0.74 116.04 109.91 -121.52 109.91 -129.32
20.00 0.74 116.04 109.91 -121.52 109.91 -129.32
25.00 0.74 116.04 109.91 -121.52 109.91 -129.32
30.00 0.74 116.04 109.91 -121.52 109.91 -129.32
35.00 0.74 116.04 109.91 -121.52 109.91 -129.32
40.00 0.74 116.04 109.91 -121.52 109.91 -129.32
45.00 0.74 116.04 109.91 -121.52 109.91 -129.32
50.00 0.74 116.04 109.91 -121.52 109.91 -129.32
For z = hr: 53.33 0.74 116.04 109.91 -121.52 109.91 -129.32

For z = he: 20.00 0.74 116.04 109.91 -121.52 109.91 -129.32

For z = h: 36.67 0.74 116.04 109.91 -121.52 109.91 -129.32

Notes: 1. (+) and (-) signs signify wind pressures acting toward & away from respective surfaces.
2. Width of Zone 5 (end zones), 'a' = 14.67 ft.
3. Per Code Section 6.1.4.2, the minimum wind load for C&C shall not be less than 10 psf.
4. References : a. ASCE 7-05, "Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures".
b. "Guide to the Use of the Wind Load Provisions of ASCE 7-05"
by: Kishor C. Mehta and William L. Coulbourne (2010).
Wall Components and Cladding:

Wall Zones for Buildings with h <= 60 ft.

Wall Zones for Buildings with h > 60 ft.
User Input for Height, z (ft.):
N Use Input Values?
Input Data:

Wind Speed, V = 250 mph (Wind Map, Figure 6-1)

Bldg. Classification = IV (Table 1-1 Occupancy Category)
Exposure Category = B (Sect. 6.5.6)
Ridge Height, hr = 53.33 ft. (hr >= he)
Eave Height, he = 20.00 ft. (he <= hr)
Building Width = 200.00 ft. (Normal to Building Ridge)
Building Length = 250.00 ft. (Parallel to Building Ridge) L
Roof Type = Gable (Gable or Monoslope)
Plan
Topo. Factor, Kzt = 1.00 (Sect. 6.5.7 & Figure 6-4)
Direct. Factor, Kd = 0.85 (Table 6-4) For Zone 1,2,3 Pos. =
Enclosed? (Y/N) Y (Sect. 6.2 & Figure 6-5) For Zone 1 Neg. =
Hurricane Region? N q o For Zone 2 Neg. =
hr
Component Name = Joist (Purlin, Joist, Decking, or Fastener) For
h Zone 3 Neg. =
Effective Area, Ae = 208 ft.^2 (Area Tributary to C&C) Use Zone 1,2,3 Pos. =
Overhangs? (Y/N) N (if used, overhangs on all sides) Use Zone 1 Neg. =
L
Use Zone 2 Neg. =
Resulting Parameters and Coefficients: Elevation
Use Zone 3 Neg. =

Roof Angle, q = 18.43 deg.

Mean Roof Ht., h = 36.67 ft. (h = (hr+he)/2, for roof angle >10 deg.) Fig's. 6-11B, 6-1

Roof External Pressure Coefficients, GCp: For Zone 1,2,3 Pos. =

GCp Zone 1-3 Pos. = 0.30 (Fig. 6-11B thru 6-11D) For Zone 1 Neg. =
GCp Zone 1 Neg. = -0.80 (Fig. 6-11B thru 6-11D) For Zone 2 Neg. =
GCp Zone 2 Neg. = -1.20 (Fig. 6-11B thru 6-11D) For Zone 3 Neg. =
GCp Zone 3 Neg. = -2.00 (Fig. 6-11B thru 6-11D)
Positive & Negative Internal Pressure Coefficients, GCpi (Figure 6-5): For Zone 1,2,3 Pos. =
+GCpi Coef. = 0.18 (positive internal pressure) For Zone 1 Neg. =
-GCpi Coef. = -0.18 (negative internal pressure) For Zone 2 Neg. =
If z <= 15 then: Kz = 2.01*(15/zg)^(2/ a) , If z > 15 then: Kz = 2.01*(z/zg)^(2/ a) (Table 6-3, Case 1a) For Zone 3 Neg. =
a= 7.00
zg = 1200 (Table 6-2) (Note: z not < 30, Exp. B, Case
For Zone 1) Pos. =
1,2,3
Kh = 0.74 (Kh = Kz evaluated at z = h) For Zone 1 Neg. =
I= 1.15 (Table 6-1) (Importance factor) For Zone 2 Neg. =
Velocity Pressure: qz = 0.00256*Kz*Kzt*Kd*V^2* I (Sect. 6.5.10, Eq. 6-15) For Zone 3 Neg. =
qh = 116.04 psf qh = 0.00256*Kh*Kzt*Kd*V^2*I (qz evaluated atUse z = Zone
h) 1,2,3 Pos. =
Use Zone 1 Neg. =
Design Net External Wind Pressures (Sect. 6.5.12.4): Use Zone 2 Neg. =
For h <= 60 ft.: p = qh*((GCp) - (+/-GCpi)) (psf) Use Zone 3 Neg. =
For h > 60 ft.: p = q*(GCp) - qi*(+/-GCpi) (psf)
where: q = qh for roof
qi = qh for roof (conservatively assumed per Sect. 6.5.12.4.2)

Lesser of L or B:
Wind Load Tabulation for Roof Components & Cladding
Component z Kh qh p = Net Design Pressures (psf)
(ft.) (psf) Zone 1,2,3 (+) Zone 1 (-) Zone 2 (-)
Joist 0 0.74 116.04 55.70 -113.72 -160.13
15.00 0.74 116.04 55.70 -113.72 -160.13
20.00 0.74 116.04 55.70 -113.72 -160.13
25.00 0.74 116.04 55.70 -113.72 -160.13
30.00 0.74 116.04 55.70 -113.72 -160.13
35.00 0.74 116.04 55.70 -113.72 -160.13
40.00 0.74 116.04 55.70 -113.72 -160.13
45.00 0.74 116.04 55.70 -113.72 -160.13
50.00 0.74 116.04 55.70 -113.72 -160.13
For z = hr: 53.33 0.74 116.04 55.70 -113.72 -160.13

For z = he: 20.00 0.74 116.04 55.70 -113.72 -160.13

For z = h: 36.67 0.74 116.04 55.70 -113.72 -160.13

Notes: 1. (+) and (-) signs signify wind pressures acting toward & away from respective surfaces.
2. Width of Zone 2 (edge), 'a' = 14.67 ft.
3. Width of Zone 3 (corner), 'a' = 14.67 ft.
4. For monoslope roofs with q <= 3 degrees, use Fig. 6-11B for 'GCp' values with 'qh'.
5. For buildings with h > 60' and q > 10 degrees, use Fig. 6-17 for 'GCp' values with 'qh'.
6. For all buildings with overhangs, use Fig. 6-11B, C, and D for 'GCp' values per Sect. 6.5.11.4.2.
 7. If a parapet >= 3' in height is provided around perimeter of roof with q <= 10 degrees,
Zone 3 shall be treated as Zone 2.
8. Per Code Section 6.1.4.2, the minimum wind load for C&C shall not be less than 10 psf.
9. References : a. ASCE 7-05, "Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures".
b. "Guide to the Use of the Wind Load Provisions of ASCE 7-05"
by: Kishor C. Mehta and William L. Coulbourne (2010).

Roof Components and Cladding:

q <= 7 deg. 7 deg. < q <= 27 deg. 27 deg. < q <= 45 deg.

Roof Zones for Buildings with h <= 60 ft.

(for Gable Roofs <= 45o and Monoslope Roofs <= 3o)
 Roof Zones for Buildings with h > 60 ft.
(for Gable Roofs <= 10o and Monoslope Roofs <= 3o)
 B

h
he

Elevation

30, Exp. B, Case 1)

ressures (psf) User Input for Height, z (ft.):
Zone 3 (-) N Use Input Values?
-252.96
-252.96
-252.96
-252.96
-252.96
-252.96
-252.96
-252.96
-252.96
-252.96

-252.96
-252.96
eg. < q <= 45 deg.