Information is presented on extreme wind speeds at 129 airport stations in the contiguous United States at which reliable records are available over a number of consecutive years. This information is provided to serve as basic documentation from which appropriate decisions can be made on values of design wind speeds to be specified: (1) In building codes and standards; and (2)on projects that warrant special consideration from the wind loading standpoint.
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