Research Article
Dec 1975
Response of Structures to Random Wind Forces
Authors: Michael J. O’Rourke, AM.ASCE, Richard A. Parmelee, M.ASCE, and Ross B. Corotis, AM.ASCEAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 101, Issue 12
Abstract
The effect of wind forces are of primary importance in the design of tall buildings. Since wind forces are random variables, it is necessary to approach the problem from a statistical viewpoint. This paper presents a method for making an analysis of the response of a building subjected to a wind loading. The forcing function is assumed to be an independent stationary stochastic process, and the output of the analysis are the standard deviations of the floor displacements. Also presented is a study of the effect of neglecting inertia and damping terms associated with flexural motions of the floor analysis. Finally, an approximate method for determining the standard deviations of the rigid body floor displacements is presented which yields results that are within 10% of the exact values.
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Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 101 • Issue 12 • December 1975
Pages: 2557 - 2571
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© 1975 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Dec 1975
Published online: Feb 1, 2021
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Michael J. O’Rourke, AM.ASCE
Asst. Prof. of Civ. Engrg., Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst., Troy, N.Y.
Richard A. Parmelee, M.ASCE
Prof. of Civ. Engrg., Northwestern Univ., Evanston, Ill.
Ross B. Corotis, AM.ASCE
Asst. Prof. of Civ. Engrg., Northwestern Univ., Evanston, Ill.
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