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Velocity Pressure is the pressure required to accelerate air from zero velocity to some velocity and is proportional to the kinetic energy of the air stream. Check FAQs
q=0.00256KzKztKd(VB2)I
q - Velocity Pressure?Kz - Velocity Exposure Coefficient?Kzt - Topographic Factor?Kd - Wind Directionality Factor?VB - Basic Wind Speed?I - Importance Factor for End Use?

Velocity Pressure Example

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Here is how the Velocity Pressure equation looks like.

20Edit=0.002560.85Edit25Edit0.78Edit(29.6107Edit2)0.8Edit
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Velocity Pressure Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
q=0.00256KzKztKd(VB2)I
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
q=0.002560.85250.78(29.6107m/s2)0.8
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
q=0.002560.85250.78(29.61072)0.8
Next Step Evaluate
q=29.7632832832957Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
q=20.0000029648233pdl/ft²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
q=20pdl/ft²

Velocity Pressure Formula Elements

Variables
Velocity Pressure
Velocity Pressure is the pressure required to accelerate air from zero velocity to some velocity and is proportional to the kinetic energy of the air stream.
Symbol: q
Measurement: PressureUnit: pdl/ft²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Velocity Exposure Coefficient
Velocity Exposure Coefficient is evaluated at some height z.
Symbol: Kz
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Topographic Factor
Topographic Factor are also called indirect factors as they influence the growth and development of organisms by bringing variations in climatic factors.
Symbol: Kzt
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Wind Directionality Factor
Wind Directionality Factor reflects the fact that the climatologically and aerodynamically or dynamically most unfavourable wind directions typically do not coincide.
Symbol: Kd
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
Symbol: VB
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Importance Factor for End Use
Importance Factor for End Use is the factor whose value lies in range 0.8 to 1.2.
Symbol: I
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Velocity Pressure

​Go Velocity Pressure using Wind Pressure
q=pGCp
​Go Velocity Pressure as given by ASCE 7
q=p+qiGCptGCep

Other formulas in Wind Loads category

​Go Equivalent Static Design Wind Pressure
p=qGCp
​Go Gust Response Factor using Wind Pressure
G=pqCp
​Go Pressure Coefficient using Wind Pressure
Cp=pqG
​Go Basic Wind given Velocity Pressure
VB=q0.00256KzKztKdI

How to Evaluate Velocity Pressure?

Velocity Pressure evaluator uses Velocity Pressure = 0.00256*Velocity Exposure Coefficient*Topographic Factor*Wind Directionality Factor*(Basic Wind Speed^2)*Importance Factor for End Use to evaluate the Velocity Pressure, The Velocity Pressure is defined as the velocity pressure when we know the basic wind speed and other factors affecting the velocity pressure like wind directionality factor, topographic factor etc. Velocity Pressure is denoted by q symbol.

How to evaluate Velocity Pressure using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Velocity Pressure, enter Velocity Exposure Coefficient (Kz), Topographic Factor (Kzt), Wind Directionality Factor (Kd), Basic Wind Speed (VB) & Importance Factor for End Use (I) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Velocity Pressure

What is the formula to find Velocity Pressure?
The formula of Velocity Pressure is expressed as Velocity Pressure = 0.00256*Velocity Exposure Coefficient*Topographic Factor*Wind Directionality Factor*(Basic Wind Speed^2)*Importance Factor for End Use. Here is an example- 27.03837 = 0.00256*0.85*25*0.78*(29.6107^2)*0.8.
How to calculate Velocity Pressure?
With Velocity Exposure Coefficient (Kz), Topographic Factor (Kzt), Wind Directionality Factor (Kd), Basic Wind Speed (VB) & Importance Factor for End Use (I) we can find Velocity Pressure using the formula - Velocity Pressure = 0.00256*Velocity Exposure Coefficient*Topographic Factor*Wind Directionality Factor*(Basic Wind Speed^2)*Importance Factor for End Use.
What are the other ways to Calculate Velocity Pressure?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Velocity Pressure-
  • Velocity Pressure=Wind Pressure/(Gust Response Factor*Pressure Coefficient)OpenImg
  • Velocity Pressure=(Wind Pressure+Velocity Pressure at Point*Internal Pressure Coefficient)/(Gust Response Factor*External Pressure Coefficient)OpenImg
Can the Velocity Pressure be negative?
No, the Velocity Pressure, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Velocity Pressure?
Velocity Pressure is usually measured using the Poundal per Square Foot[pdl/ft²] for Pressure. Pascal[pdl/ft²], Kilopascal[pdl/ft²], Bar[pdl/ft²] are the few other units in which Velocity Pressure can be measured.
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