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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=pGCp
q - Velocity Pressure?p - Wind Pressure?G - Gust Response Factor?Cp - Pressure Coefficient?

Velocity Pressure using Wind Pressure Example

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20Edit=14.88Edit1.2Edit0.62Edit
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Velocity Pressure using Wind Pressure Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Velocity Pressure using Wind Pressure?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
q=pGCp
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
q=14.88pdl/ft²1.20.62
Next Step Convert Units
q=22.1439Pa1.20.62
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
q=22.14391.20.62
Next Step Evaluate
q=29.7632788711526Pa
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
q=20pdl/ft²

Velocity Pressure using Wind 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.
Wind Pressure
Wind Pressure is the pressure due to the wind.
Symbol: p
Measurement: PressureUnit: pdl/ft²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gust Response Factor
The Gust Response Factor is to account for fluctuations in wind speed.
Symbol: G
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Pressure Coefficient
Pressure Coefficient is the ratio of pressure forces to inertial forces. It is a dimensionless number.
Symbol: Cp
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Velocity Pressure

​Go Velocity Pressure
q=0.00256KzKztKd(VB2)I
​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 using Wind Pressure?

Velocity Pressure using Wind Pressure evaluator uses Velocity Pressure = Wind Pressure/(Gust Response Factor*Pressure Coefficient) to evaluate the Velocity Pressure, The Velocity Pressure using Wind Pressure is defined as the velocity pressure when we have a prior info of equivalent static design wind pressure. Velocity Pressure is denoted by q symbol.

How to evaluate Velocity Pressure using Wind Pressure using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Velocity Pressure using Wind Pressure, enter Wind Pressure (p), Gust Response Factor (G) & Pressure Coefficient (Cp) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Velocity Pressure using Wind Pressure

What is the formula to find Velocity Pressure using Wind Pressure?
The formula of Velocity Pressure using Wind Pressure is expressed as Velocity Pressure = Wind Pressure/(Gust Response Factor*Pressure Coefficient). Here is an example- 16.25731 = 22.1438794801375/(1.2*0.62).
How to calculate Velocity Pressure using Wind Pressure?
With Wind Pressure (p), Gust Response Factor (G) & Pressure Coefficient (Cp) we can find Velocity Pressure using Wind Pressure using the formula - Velocity Pressure = Wind Pressure/(Gust Response Factor*Pressure Coefficient).
What are the other ways to Calculate Velocity Pressure?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Velocity Pressure-
  • Velocity Pressure=0.00256*Velocity Exposure Coefficient*Topographic Factor*Wind Directionality Factor*(Basic Wind Speed^2)*Importance Factor for End UseOpenImg
  • Velocity Pressure=(Wind Pressure+Velocity Pressure at Point*Internal Pressure Coefficient)/(Gust Response Factor*External Pressure Coefficient)OpenImg
Can the Velocity Pressure using Wind Pressure be negative?
No, the Velocity Pressure using Wind Pressure, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Velocity Pressure using Wind Pressure?
Velocity Pressure using Wind 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 using Wind Pressure can be measured.
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