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Design of Buildings and Bridges for Wind is a practical guide that uses physical and intuitive approaches, and practical examples, to demonstrate how to interpret and use provisions of the ASCE-7 Standard and design structures for strength and serviceability. Written by two of the world's foremost wind engineering experts, this unique text is written specifically for designers and structural engineers.<br> <br> Covering routine buildings, tall buildings, and bridges, Design of Buildings and Bridges for Wind contains a wealth of step-by-step numerical examples to assist structural engineers in understanding and using the elements of wind and structural engineering required for design. This hands-on guide features:<br> * Information on how to determine design wind loads and wind effects for both routine and special structures<br> * Information allowing structural engineers to effectively scrutinize estimates of wind effects submitted by wind engineering consultants<br> * Clear, transparent procedures for developing estimates of wind effects based on aerodynamic data supplied in electronic form by wind tunnel operators<br> * Access to wind speed databases and software for determining wind effects on rigid and flexible structures (nist.gov/wind)