Research Article
Oct 1982
Internal Pressure and Building Safety
Authors: Henry Liu, M.ASCE, and Patrick J. SaathoffAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 108, Issue 10
Abstract
The wind-induced pressure inside buildings has a profound effect on building safety. Yet, little attention has been given to it in the past. The effect is either ignored or improperly considered in contemporary building codes or standards. This paper seeks to clarify the matter and improve the way internal pressure is considered in the design of buildings. Both static and dynamic effects of internal pressure are considered herein. The dynamic effects include the overshooting of internal pressure following the breakage of a windward window during high wind, and the Helmholtz resonance created by any disturbance. Combined effects of internal and external pressure variations are also reviewed.
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Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 108 • Issue 10 • October 1982
Pages: 2223 - 2234
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© 1982 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Oct 1982
Published online: Feb 1, 2021
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Henry Liu, M.ASCE
Prof. of Civ. Engrg., Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, Mo. 65211
Patrick J. Saathoff
Research Assoc., Center for Environmental Assessment, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Columbia, Mo. 65201
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