Transcription of Explanatory Notes to - Buildings Department
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Explanatory Notes to the Code of Practice on Wind Effects in Hong Kong 2019 Explanatory Notes to the Code of Practice on Wind Effects in Hong Kong 2019 FOREWORD The Explanatory Notes (EN) give a summary of background information and considerations reviewed in the formulation of the Code of Practice on Wind Effects in Hong Kong 2019 (Code), and should be read in conjunction with the Code. As the Code has been prepared in a simple format for ease of application, the EN is set out to explain in depth the major updates and features in the Code and to address on situations where application of the Code may require special attention. Buildings Department First Issue : September 2019 Page I Contents Page FOREWORDS I Contents II 1 General 1 Scope 1 Symbols 2 2 Calculation of Wind Actions 4 Procedure for Calculating Wind Forces 4 Wind Forces on Buildings 4 Wind Forces on Building Elements 10 Wind Accelerations of Buildings 11 Minimum Wind Loads for Temporary Structures 13 3 Design Wind Pressures 14 General 14 Wind Reference Pressure at Effective Height 15 Shelter
The Explanatory Notes (EN) give a summary of background information and considerations reviewed in the formulation of the Code of Practice on Wind Effects in Hong Kong 2019 (Code), and should be read in conjunction with the Code. As the Code has been prepared in a simple format for ease of application, the EN
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