Geometric modification of gable roof for low-rise buildings to reduce wind demand

Geometric modification of gable roof for low-rise buildings to reduce wind demand

Wind demand due to typhoons cause severe damages on houses especially nonstructural elements like the roof. The gable roof, being commonly used in residential construction, suffers high suction pressure due to these high speed winds. This research will look into new ways of modifying the gable roo[s...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Maliwanag, Julian Eymard B. (Author)
Other Authors: Hernandez, Jaime Y. Jr (adviser.), Tan, Liezl Raissa E. (co-adviser.)
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Subjects:
Wind-pressure.
Roofs > Aerodynamics.