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ASCE 7-22 Door/Window Wind Pressure Calculator
How to Use This Calculator
This tool estimates wind pressures on doors and windows based on the ASCE 7-22 standard. Follow these steps:
- Wind Speed: Enter the wind speed in mph from ASCE 7-22 wind maps for your location.
- Building Dimensions: Input the length, width, and height of your building in feet.
- Exposure Category: Choose B (urban), C (open), or D (coastal) based on the surrounding terrain.
- Effective Wind Area: Enter the area of the door or window in square feet.
- Click “Calculate” to see the results, including pressures and wind loads for Zones 4 and 5.
Understanding Zones: Zone 5 is within ‘a’ feet from the building’s corners, where ‘a’ is calculated based on your inputs. Zone 4 is the central area.
Results
Zone Width ‘a’: ft
Velocity Pressure (qz): psf
Zone 4 Pressures (psf):
Positive: psf
Negative: psf
Zone 5 Pressures (psf):
Positive: psf
Negative: psf
Wind Loads (lbf):
Zone 4 Positive Load: lbf
Zone 4 Negative Load: lbf
Zone 5 Positive Load: lbf
Zone 5 Negative Load: lbf
Disclaimer: This tool provides an estimation only. For design decisions, please consult a licensed professional engineer.
Note: This calculator provides simplified estimates based on approximate values from the ASCE 7-22 standard. It is intended for educational purposes only. For precise calculations and critical applications, consult a licensed structural engineer and refer to the full ASCE 7-22 standard. Oasis Engineering assumes no liability for errors or decisions made based on these estimates.
