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I think I have answered this question for myself. When looking at ASCE 7-22 Figure 30.4-1 Note 4 they indicate +GCp values use qz and -GCp values use qh. I think +GCp are representing windward walls and -GCp are representing side and leeward walls. I was incorrectly considering both +GCp and -GCp values ...

In ASCE 7-22 Ch 30 Pt 2 is the criteria for components and cladding for a tall building with h > 60 ft. The equations use q and qi, and in the case of the walls (zone 4 or 5) the values are dependent upon whether it is a windward, leeward or side walls. In the case of Components and Cladding we don't ...

In ASCE 7-22 Ch 30 Part 2 they state that it's applicable to Mansard roofs; however, in table 30.4-1 no indication is provide as to what figure to follow for mansard roofs. I can't find any figure that relates to mansard roofs. Anyone know if this was an oversight, or if we are intended to follow another ...

Thank you to all that responded. I wanted to let you know that a response was received from the ASCE 7 Wind Subcommittee. They indicated that for the hipped end in the case where the wind is parallel to the ridge the bottom section of the table provided in Fig 27.3-1 (Parallel to Ridge for all θ) should ...

Hi Keith MacBain, Thanks for the feedback. In this case I am the software developer for the Wind software and that's the reason I'm trying to get clarity. I can see both sides of the argument and am hoping to get a definitive answer. Mr. Ronald Hamburger from the ASCE 7 wind committee frequently responds ...