ASCE 7
Sections
Wind Exposure Categories for HVAC Equipment Design
Comprehensive guide to ASCE 7 wind exposure categories B, C, and D for HVAC equipment design, including terrain roughness, velocity pressure coefficients, and determination procedures.
Topographic Effects on Wind Loads
Engineering analysis of topographic wind speed-up effects on HVAC equipment including hills, ridges, escarpments, and ASCE 7 topographic factor calculations.
Seismic Bracing for HVAC Ductwork Systems
Comprehensive guide to seismic bracing design for HVAC ductwork including SMACNA requirements, lateral and longitudinal bracing configurations, load calculations, and spacing criteria per ASCE 7 and IBC standards.