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13.3 Canopy 150/300 Mb BH Capabilities
The structure and mounting brackets of the Canopy 150/300 Mb BH product range is capable
of withstanding wind speeds up to 151mph (242kph). The installer should ensure that the
structure the Canopy 150/300 Mb BH is fixed to is also capable of withstanding the prevalent
wind speeds and loads.
13.4 Wind Speed Statistics
Installers are recommended to contact the national meteorological office for the country
concerned to identify the likely wind speeds prevalent at the proposed location. This will
enable the installer to estimate the total wind loading on the support structures.
Examples of the sort of statistics that are available are:
USA - Reported Fastest Single Wind Velocities for Selected U.S. Cities
(Source: National Weather Service)
City, State
Bismarck, North Dakota
Buffalo, New York
Chicago, Illinois
Hatteras, North Carolina
Miami, Florida
New York, New York
Pensacola, Florida
Issue 1.1 April 2006
Wind Velocity
(mph)
72
91
87
110
132
99
114
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