Blast Resistant Building Wind Loads

Wind Loads
Unlike this commercial building, which suffered extreme damage during a sudden windstorm, Bebco blast resistant buildings can easily withstand such forces, as engineered by unbiased and independently certified engineering firms we consult with on a daily basis.

However, in contrast to assumptions and misconceptions regarding this technology, wind load certificates or engineering stamps must be issued  on a case by case basis, specific to a particular geographic region. In other words, while it's plausible to pre-engineer a particular size and shape of a blast resistant or portable modular building to meet applicable wind load ratings over a vast marketing area, an original wind load certificate relevant to the installation site must be issued by a licensed engineer for any permanent structure to meet local building codes and satisfy insurance underwriter requirements.

Another common misconception is that high wind loads only occur in certain areas and therefore may not be relevant to all applications.  The simple truth is that all areas around the world can experience high and unpredictable winds in the form of both sustained and gust conditions.  In fact, depending on the source you chose to utilize, the lowest wind zone ratings in the United States range between 120 and 130 miles per hour!

Please know that Bebco Portable Modular Buildings Division products are manufactured to the highest possible standards, and that all of our products meet or exceed minimum wind load requirements.  Therefore, while it may not be necessary to select a blast resistant building for your particular application, we'll be glad to guide your efforts toward selecting the correct product.  To examine one of the most authoritative guides regarding wind zones, please view this link: Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) Wind Zones in the United States