Helpful Information For Determining Forces & Reactions on Building Components
Summary:
This page explains & provides resources to help design professionals & users of our evaluations interpret the information given & determine net forces on supporting structures.
Part 1: Wind Forces On Rooftop Mechanical Units
USE OUR LATEST WIND PRESSURE TOOL
This calculator determines site-specific wind pressures for rooftop equipment based on site-specific conditions and unit information.
Watch the Rooftop Wind Pressure Tutorial to learn more
Download Our Wind How-To Guide
We’ve created an informative guide explaining how to convert forces on rooftop mechanical units to the host structure. Download this guide for your design professional to use for your site specific project or contact us to help you directly.
Other Useful Rooftop Tools
Part 2: Wind Forces on Ground Mounted Units
Knowledge Base Articles
Browse our directory of helpful articles
Mechanical
- Learn About Rooftop & Ground Wind Forces for Mechanical Units
- Instructions for proper use of rooftop equipment wind pressure calculator
- Roof Mounted Equipment Height Requirements
- About Impact Requirements & Mechanical Equipment in the Florida Building Code
- When is a Miami Dade NOA or FL Product Approval required, and how do TER’s & Master Plans Fit In?
- How do I get a Certified TER or Master Plan Sheet?
- What doesn’t a TER or Master Plan Sheet do?
- Metal Fasteners UNC vs Spaced Thread
- What wind information is required for construction documents?
- Did the wind loading requirements change for rooftop structures for ASCE 7-10 – 7-16 & The Florida Building Code?