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    CHAPTER6·
    RESEARCH NEEDS

    6.0 GENERAL

    To date, limited research has been conducted (or at least reported in the open
    literature) specifically related to wind loads on the types of industrial structures addressed
    in this report. The standards process requires that provisions be based on published,
    peer-reviewed research findings. This fact, in part, explains why pipe racks and most
    types of open frame structures and vessels found in the process industries are not
    addressed in ASCE 7. The lack of guidance from wind loading codes and standards and
    the absence of specific information in the technical literature has forced practicing
    engineers to make many assumptions and extrapolations far beyond the intended scope of
    the code and standard provisions, extrapolations often based on experience and engi-
    neering judgment alone. Differences in experience and judgment are manifested in the
    variety of procedures used by different firms and the sometimes accompanying large
    variations in estimated loads, as documented in Chapters 2 and 3 ofthis report.

    It is understandable that the significant differences mentioned above could occur,


    given that the true nature of wind-structure interaction is often highly nonlinear and
    nonintuitive. In these cases, extrapolation beyond the boundaries of what is understood is
    a sometimes risky, but nonetheless necessary, venture. The recommendations set forth in
    Chapter 4 are based as much as possible on the solid foundation provided by ASCE 7.
    Beyond that, guidelines were based on the limited research data available, the current state
    of engineering practice, and the combined experience and judgment of the members of the
    Wmd Induced Forces Task Committee. At least as important as the provisions of the
    recommended guidelines is the material contained in the commentary sections, which
    whenever possible gives the basis, rationale, and limitations for the guidelines.

    The foregoing discussion clearly points out the need for research on wind effects on
    industrial structures. Results of the comparative study and the investigation of available
    research data (or lack thereot) for the different structure types were used to identify and
    prioritize some of the most important questions which need to be answered.

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