Basic Wind Speed in Roof Live Loads Formulas

Basic Wind Speed is the wind speed corresponding to a 3-s gust speed at 33 ft above the ground in Exposure C. And is denoted by V_B. Basic Wind Speed is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Basic Wind Speed is always positive.

Formulas to find Basic Wind Speed in Roof Live Loads

fxBasic Wind given Velocity PressureGo

Roof Live Loads formulas that make use of Basic Wind Speed

fxVelocity PressureGo

fxImportance Factor given Velocity PressureGo

fxWind Directionality Factor given Velocity PressureGo

fxTopographic Factor given Velocity PressureGo

fxImportance Factor using Velocity PressureGo

List of variables in Roof Live Loads formulas

fx Velocity Pressure Go

fx Velocity Exposure Coefficient Go

fx Topographic Factor Go

fx Wind Directionality Factor Go

fx Importance Factor for End Use Go

FAQ

What is the Basic Wind Speed?

Basic Wind Speed is the wind speed corresponding to a 3-s gust speed at 33 ft above the ground in Exposure C. Basic Wind Speed is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Basic Wind Speed is always positive.

Can the Basic Wind Speed be negative?

No, the Basic Wind Speed, measured in Speed cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Basic Wind Speed?

Basic Wind Speed is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Basic Wind Speed can be measured.

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