SAUDI BUILDING CODES

Then you set the basic wind speed based on map values (FIGURE 6.4-1) displayed by pressing the . The parameter concerns the selection of the exposure category of the building based on 6.4.2.2 & 6.4.2.3. The selection of the type of structure (TABLE 6.4-1) involves the selection of the Kd (Directionality Factor). The next parameter module refers to the influence of the topographic configuration of the area in which the structure is located (FIGURE 6.4-2). The parameters are selected on the basis of which the Topographic Factor (Kzt) is calculated.