How do I calculate the effective opening area on window or door products? – What opening area should be used for wind pressure determination on a multi-panel product?
From The Buidling Code The Building Codes in the US reference ASCE-7 for the design of the components and cladding of buildings (ref. section 26.1.2.2 ASCE 7-10, ASCE 7-16, ASCE 7-22+). Theory Wind design theory is such that the smaller the area in consideration, the greater the probability that a maximum burst of wind will …