PE Civil Practice: Basic Wind Speed Calculation

NCEES Civil PE Specification Analysis of Structures–Loads and Load Applications: Wind Loads

Problem

Which wind speed measurement is typically used to calculate the basic wind speed for building design in accordance with codes and standards?

Select an Answer:

A) Maximum instantaneous wind speed
B) Maximum 10-second averaging wind speed
C) Maximum 3-second averaging wind speed
D) Minimum wind speed recorded over a year

Practice Question: Basic Wind Speed Calculation

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