Wind Uplift Analysis

IMETCO's metal building envelope systems are engineered to the specific requirements of each building. This process begins with a Wind Uplift Analysis, which is conducted by our in-house engineering team on each individual structure.

This comprehensive Wind Uplift Analysis follows the American Society of Civil Engineers standard, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7), to determine a building's design wind loads. Armed with these results, designers can specify the right system for every project every time, assured of compliance with the International Building Code (IBC).

The analysis considers:

• 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 that 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.