Dubai Wind Code

Dubai Municipality, 2013. — 25 p.This document gives the minimum loads that will be considered when designing structures for wind, including the main structural system, external facade elements, and other components that are exposed to wind. The development of a structural design code is a long and continuous process that requires consensus from all parties involved. This code is the first step for a comprehensive wind design code for Dubai.General
General guidelines for wind loads
Velocity of wind
Wind pressure
Wind loads on buildings
Calculation of wind-induced maximum accelerations
Across-wind response of buildings
Wake buffeting
Wind tunnel tests