A standard Eurocode spreadsheet follows these sequential steps to ensure accuracy: Define Basic Wind Velocity (
Distinguishing between stability-critical external forces and internal surface pressures.
| Case | Structure Type | Reference Value (q_p) (kN/m²) | Excel Output (kN/m²) | Difference | |------|----------------|--------------------------------|----------------------|-------------| | 1 | 10m tall building, Terrain II, (v_b,0=27) m/s | 0.85 | 0.853 | +0.35% | | 2 | 25m tall tower, Terrain 0 | 1.42 | 1.419 | -0.07% | | 3 | Duopitch roof (α=30°), Zone F | -1.28 | -1.281 | +0.08% |
Key Excel features used:
A standard Eurocode spreadsheet follows these sequential steps to ensure accuracy: Define Basic Wind Velocity (
Distinguishing between stability-critical external forces and internal surface pressures. wind load calculation excel sheet eurocode verified
| Case | Structure Type | Reference Value (q_p) (kN/m²) | Excel Output (kN/m²) | Difference | |------|----------------|--------------------------------|----------------------|-------------| | 1 | 10m tall building, Terrain II, (v_b,0=27) m/s | 0.85 | 0.853 | +0.35% | | 2 | 25m tall tower, Terrain 0 | 1.42 | 1.419 | -0.07% | | 3 | Duopitch roof (α=30°), Zone F | -1.28 | -1.281 | +0.08% | wind load calculation excel sheet eurocode verified
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