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1609.6.4.2 Determination of Kz and Kzt

FBC, Building 2017 > 16 Structural Design > 1609 Wind Loads > 1609.6 Alternate all-heights method > 1609.6.4 Design procedure > 1609.6.4.2 Determination of Kz and Kzt
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Velocity pressure exposure coefficient, Kz, shall be determined in accordance with ASCE 7 Section 27.3.1 and the topographic factor, Kzt, shall be determined in accordance with ASCE 7 Section 26.8.

  1. For the windward side of a structure, Kzt and Kz shall be based on height z.
  2. For leeward and sidewalls, and for windward and leeward roofs, Kzt and Kz shall be based on mean roof height h.
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