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Codification of wind loads on windsensitive structures. Calculating wind loads is important in design of the wind forceresisting system, including structural members, components, and cladding, against shear, sliding. The codification of the crosswind response of tall structures of rectangular or circular crosssections is also considered. John d holmes preface to the third edition since the publication of the second edition of wind loading of structures, strong windstorms have continued to occur at frequent intervals across the world.
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