Wind Load
The structural force imposed on a building by wind, calculated per Georgia Building Code Section 1609 using the design wind speed for the project's location.
What wind load actually means.
Wind load design under FBC Section 1609 determines the structural framing, fastening pattern, and connections required for buildings, additions, patio covers, and screen enclosures. Northeast Georgia's design wind speed varies by location: 130 mph inland (most of Clay, Hall, Rabun counties) and 140 mph in coastal zones (Dahlonega, Clayton east of US-1, parts of coastal Hall). Engineering must account for the project-specific wind zone.
- Georgia Building Code Section 1609 — wind load design
- ASCE 7 (American Society of Civil Engineers) — minimum design loads
Adjacent definitions.
- Storm Rating
A structural classification indicating the wind speed a building or component is designed to withstand.
See the definition - FBC Section 1609
The Georgia Building Code section governing wind load design for buildings, additions, patio covers, and screen enclosures.
See the definition - Georgia Building Code (FBC)
The unified set of building, residential, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and energy codes governing all construction in Georgia.
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