Author: Nick Francis and Michael Thorogood
1 March 2017
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Nick Francis and Michael Thorogood
The Structural Engineer, Volume 95, Issue 3, 2017, Page(s) 28-34
https://doi.org/10.56330/DTAC9758
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/DTAC9758
This article looks at the calculation of across-wind response of structures. The focus is on the calculation of cross-wind response of rectangular buildings, which is not covered by Eurocode 1, Part 1-4 (BS EN 1991-1-4) or BS 6399-2.
The fourth article proposes element design equations for typical loading conditions on a bamboo culm: flexure, shear, axial tension, axial compression and local bearing.
This month's question concerns the buttress for a vaulted church roof and has been provided by Institution Member, Hugh Morrison, Director of Hugh Morrison Associates.