ASCE 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, is a standard published by the American Society of Civil Engineers that determines the design wind loads to be applied to an individual building.

Following the ASCE 7 standard, IMETCO conducts a Wind Uplift Analysis of each individual structure to determine the unique wind load requirements of your project by considering:

• Geographic location - determines historical maximum wind speed.
• Mean roof height – wind speed steadily increases with height.
• Exposure condition – city centers and suburbs provide more wind shielding than open fields or coastal locations.
• Occupancy classification – some occupancies, such as schools and fire departments, are considered more important than others, such as agricultural buildings or single family homes.
• Roof pitch and geometry – the wind reacts in different manner on a low sloped roof than on a steep roof.
• Other factors - Local topography, wall openings, parapets, and other criteria can also play a role in determining wind loads on a structure.
  

To request a Wind Uplift Analysis, contact your IMETCO representative or complete the Wind Uplift Analysis Evaluation request form.

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