analysis is done for a specific environmental load, and the presence of
combined, aggravating factors taken simultaneously with the maximum load
is beyond the scope of the analysis, just as doors accidentally left
open, or blown open due to poor latching mechanisms do not make a
building a partially open structure, even if the condition is
theoretically foreseeable. (Just my $0.02, of course)
Jordan
William.Sherman@CH2M.com wrote:
> I haven't designed backstops but agree with Gary that for open type
> fence structures, clogging of openings due to debris needs to be
> considered. But the big question is "How much clogging?" What net
> surface area should be considered?
>
> Bill Sherman
> CH2M HILL / DEN
> 720-286-2792
>
>
>
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