Design Wind Loading on a Steel Frame Warehouse - Part 1 of 2

🌬️ Design Wind Loading on a Steel Frame Warehouse - Part 1 of 2 🏭

Course Overview:

In this comprehensive course, "Design Wind Pressures on a Steel Structure Warehouse", I will guide you through the intricate process of calculating design wind pressures for structural members and cladding surfaces of a steel-framed warehouse. This course adheres to the Australian Standard AS1170.2, which is widely applicable for similar assessments in various codes. We will demystify the detailed parameters outlined in the standard and provide you with a clear, step-by-step roadmap to master this critical aspect of structural engineering design.

What You Will Learn:

Part 1 - Wind Pressure on Structural Elements:

• Basics and General Concepts: Understand the fundamental principles of wind loading and its impact on structures through a practical, real-life example.
• Calculating Wind Parameters: Learn how to extract essential values from AS1170.2 for parameters such as:
  • Regional wind speed
  • Terrain/height multiplier (train categories)
  • Importance level of the building and return period
  • Wind direction multiplier
  • Hill-shape multiplier
  • Shielding multiplier
  • Site wind speed and Design wind speed
  • Aerodynamic shape factor for different surfaces or parts of the building
• Aerodynamic Factors: Determine critical factors like:
  • External and internal pressure coefficients
  • Area reduction factor
  • Local pressure factor
  • Action combination factor
  • Permeable cladding factor
  • Dynamic response factor
• Design Wind Pressure Calculation: Apply these factors to calculate the design wind pressures for different portal frames of the warehouse, considering all four major axes.
• Frictional Drag Forces: Analyze drag forces on Roof and Side Walls and their impact.
• Wind Pressure Variations: Understand how wind pressure changes along the roof and long walls.

Course Structure:

This course is structured into two parts to ensure a thorough understanding of the design process:

Part 1: Focuses on the structural elements of walls and roof, including wind load calculations and aerodynamic forces.

Part 2: (Coming Soon!) Delves deeper into the impact of doors, windows, and large openings on wind pressure, as well as cladding and supporting structures. It also covers evaluating the impact of big openings and summarizing net wind pressures on different areas of the roof.

Learning Outcomes:

By completing both parts of this course, you will gain a deep understanding of:

• The full and detailed process of calculating wind pressure for structural members and claddings surfaces of a steel-framed warehouse.
• How to apply AS1170.2 standards in real-world scenarios.
• The theoretical concepts behind the design, alongside professional/practical experience.

Additional Benefits:

• Lifetime access to course content with all future updates and additions included at no extra charge.
• Opportunity to ask questions and engage with the instructor through a message box or social media links provided in our course page.

Conclusion:

This course is designed to add significant value to your professional skills and knowledge by providing both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of wind load design for steel structures. Whether you are a seasoned engineer or just starting out, this course will equip you with the tools and understanding necessary to confidently calculate wind loads for steel-framed warehouses in accordance with AS1170.2.

Join us on this journey to master the science of wind loading and ensure the safety and integrity of your structural designs. 🔧⛅️🌧️

Enroll Now and take the first step towards becoming an expert in wind load design for steel structures!