ASCE 7 · ENGINEERING ARTICLES & GUIDES
In-depth wind load articles & pillar guides
Expert insights and definitive references on ASCE 7 wind load design, distilled from a 100% permit-approval track record since 2002.
NEW IN ASCE 7-22
The newest code-driven guides
Fresh provisions in the latest standard, covered start to finish.
ASCE 7-22 Chapter 32 Tornado Loads
The first dedicated tornado chapter — design wind speeds, region maps, and Risk Category III/IV requirements.
NEW · CH. 32Solar Panel Wind Load Guide
Rooftop and ground-mount PV — GCrn coefficients, roof zones, and the new Section 29.4.5 provisions.
NEW GUIDESign & Billboard Wind Load Guide
Freestanding signs and walls — force coefficients Cf, load Cases A/B/C, porosity, and support design.
NEW GUIDEREFERENCE LIBRARY
Comprehensive pillar guides
The definitive, end-to-end references engineers, architects, and contractors return to.
Complete Guide to Wind Load Calculations
Every step of ASCE 7 wind design in one reference — maps, exposure, risk, velocity pressure, and load combinations.
PILLARC&C vs. MWFRS Complete Guide
When to use Components & Cladding versus the Main Wind Force Resisting System — and the errors to avoid.
PILLARBuilding Envelope Wind Loads Guide
C&C wall pressures — Zone 4 and 5 definitions, effective wind area, and DP ratings for cladding selection.
PILLARRoof Wind Uplift Guide — Zones 1, 2, 3
Roof C&C uplift across field, edge, and corner zones — fastener spacing and roof-to-wall connections.
PILLARWindow & Door Wind Pressure Guide
DP rating selection, impact-resistant glazing, windborne debris regions, and HVHZ product approval.
PILLARSolar Belt Wind Load Requirements
State-by-state requirements for top solar states, plus ASCE 7-22 Section 29.4.5 ground-mount provisions.
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