Provides structural engineers with the knowledge and practical tools needed to perform structural designs for wind that incorporate major technological, concept

The damage caused by recent hurricanes has highlighted the interest in the construction of wind resistant structures. This book addresses developments in the fi

Written by seven internationally known experts, the articles in this book present the fundamentals and practical applications of contemporary wind engineering.

This book provides comprehensive treatment of wind effects on structures. It starts with the load chain, then moves on to meteorological considerations, atmosph