Author:Kruger, A; Retief, J; Goliger, Adam MWDate:Dec 2017This paper evaluates the need for updating the strong wind climate stipulations of South Africa for the design of structures in accordance with SANS 10160-3:2010, as based on the latest information presented by Kruger et al (2013a; 2013b). ...Read more
Author:Kruger, A; Retief, J; Goliger, Adam MDate:Aug 2013The accurate estimation of strong winds is of cardinal importance to the built environment, particularly in South Africa, where wind loading represents the dominant environmental action to be considered in the design of structures. While the ...Read more
Author:Kruger, AC; Retief, JV; Goliger, Adam MDate:Aug 2013Although wind is the most important environmental action on buildings and structures in South Africa, the last comprehensive strong wind analysis was conducted in 1985. The current wind loading code is still based on the strong wind quantiles ...Read more