Snow and wind: not such a fearsome combination?

Author: Alastair Hughes

Date published

1 June 2022

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Snow and wind: not such a fearsome combination?

The Structural Engineer

Author

Alastair Hughes

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 100, 2022, Page(s) 38-40

Date published

1 June 2022

Author

Alastair Hughes

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 100, 2022, Page(s) 38-40

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

Alastair Hughes advocates a tiered approach to concomitant snow and wind, sensitive to regional climate and geography.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
38-40
Publisher:
Institution of Structural Engineers

Tags

Wind Codes & Standards Opinion Volume 100 (2022)

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