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1609.6.4.2 Determination of K_z and K_zt

Building Code 2015 of Alabama > 16 Structural Design > 1609 Wind Loads > 1609.6 Alternate All-Heights Method > 1609.6.4 Design Procedure > 1609.6.4.2 Determination of K_z and K_zt

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Velocity pressure exposure coefficient, K_z, shall be determined in accordance with ASCE 7 Section 27.3.1 and the topographic factor, K_zt, shall be determined in accordance with ASCE 7 Section 26.8.

For the windward side of a structure, K_zt and K_z shall be based on height z.
For leeward and sidewalls, and for windward and leeward roofs, K_zt and K_z shall be based on mean roof height h.

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