Experimental investigation and numerical simulation on the bearing capacity of stainless steel roof envelope under wind suction

Key Points

• The experimental investigation shows that stainless steel roofs maintain a substantial bearing capacity against wind suction forces.
• Numerical simulations provide detailed insights on roof performance, confirming experimental findings and validating design parameters.
• Assessments included diverse configurations of roof envelopes to evaluate their response to varying wind suction pressures.
• Understanding bearing capacity helps in designing safer stainless steel roofs, but further studies in real-world settings are necessary.