Statistical investigation of wind duration using a refined hurricane track model

A complete characterization of the atmospheric boundary-layer winds essentially involves speed, direction and duration. While extensive statistical analyses have been carried out to determine wind speed directionality for appropriate design buildings, there is a lack similar research effort Although duration may limited effects on linear, elastic structural response, it can present significant importance in consideration nonlinear, inelastic response due damage accumulation cyclic deterioration strength stiffness. Recent advances performance-based methodology allow controlled deformation buildings under strong winds, hence place demand investigation In this study, data used probabilistic analysis result from refined hurricane track model. Specifically, both environmental flow Coriolis force (the beta effect) are integrated into translation module improved modeling movement. Based numerically generated data, measured with over-threshold method (i.e., uniform duration) obtained. Furthermore, framework developed jointly consider duration, direction. case study conducted demonstrate efficacy proposed quantification climate consideration. Finally, performance simplified single-degree-of freedom system examined highlight incorporating design.