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Final Remarks about the Implementation

The following sections are not implemented:
  • 4.3.4: Large and considerably higher neighboring structures
  • 4.3.5: Closely spaced buildings and obstacles
  • 6.3.2: Serviceability assessments
  • 6.3.3: Wake Buffeting
  • 7.5: Friction coefficients
  • Annex C
Also note that:
  • Orography factor co is calculated at building height (h) when it is used for peak velocity pressure, qb
  • Peak velocity pressure qb is calculated at ze, reference height, which is defined in Figure 4.
  • In calculation of structural factor cscd (or cs and cd), quantities are calculated at z = zs = 0.6h, where h = building height
  • Local pressure coefficients (applies for loaded areas of 1 m2) are not taken into account. Only overall pressure coefficients (for loaded areas of 10 m2) are used.
  • In calculation of cscd (or cs and cd), the use of Table 4.1 might be needed. However, UK NA for EN 1991-1-4:2005 does not recognize Terrain Categories (0, I, II, III, and IV). In this case, the followings are assumed:
    • If Terrain: Country is selected, Terrain I is assumed for Table 4.1.
    • If Terrain: Town is selected, Terrain III is assumed for Table 4.1.
    • If Terrain: Sea is selected, Terrain 0 is assumed for Table 4.1.