Why can wind suction coefficients differ materially between adjacent zones on one warehouse roof?
Choices
- (A) Corners and parapet turbulence localise vortices altering external pressure polygons
- (B) Building codes forbid zone-wise coefficients on low-rise envelopes
- (C) Uniform pressure applies whenever roof slopes stay under five degrees
- (D) Adjacent compartments always share identical Cp
Correct answer: (A)
Corners and parapet turbulence localise vortices altering external pressure polygons
Explanation
Cp maps depend on windward/leeward tributaries not uniform blanket values.