The procedure provided here is taken directly from the NatHaz publication, Aerodynamic Loads on Tall Buildings: An Interactive Database. (PDF)

The procedure has been divided into several sections, which should be examined in succession by first-time users. The numbering of equations from the original paper has been retained in these sections for consistency. The section topics are:

•   Theoretical Development and Background
•   Formulae for peak background and resonant moments using Aerodynamic Database information
•   Determination of equivalent static wind loads, accelerations and other response quantities
•   Detailed Example

A complete list of notation is provided.

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