A Rectangular Building with a Near- Flat Roof Is Acted

question 37

Essay

A rectangular building with a near- flat roof is acted upon by wind at right angle to one of the walls. Which of the following envelope surfaces will be acted upon by positive (toward- the- surface)pressure and which envelo surfaces will be subjected to suction (negative pressure)?
Windward wall Leeward wall Side walls
Roof

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