Research Article

Numerical Statistic Approach for Peak Factor of Non-Gaussian Wind Pressure on Building Claddings

Table 5

Guarantee rates corresponding to the peak factor of 3.5 calculated by the stepwise search method (on the 5th measurement level at a 90° wind direction angle).

Face D (left crosswind side)Face A (windward side)Face B (right crosswind side)Face C (leeward side)
Point numberGuarantee ratePoint numberGuarantee ratePoint numberGuarantee ratePoint numberGuarantee rate

5–10.98995–90.99985–170.98315–250.9966
5–20.99395–100.99995–180.98865–260.9980
5–30.99265–111.00005–190.99595–270.9985
5–40.99115–121.00005–200.99315–280.9922
5–50.98965–131.00005–210.99355–290.9967
5–60.99135–140.99965–220.99545–300.9995
5–70.98765–150.99805–230.99455–311.0000
5–80.98815–160.99665–240.99305–320.9990
Average0.9905Average0.9992Average0.9921Average0.9976