Metal roof cladding system under wind loading: State-of-the-art

• Published in: Journal of wind engineering and industrial aerodynamics Vol. 257; p. 105939
• Main Authors: Tiwari, Shubham, Roy, Krishanu, Fang, Zhiyuan, Lim, James B.P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2025
• Subjects: Failure modes; Fatigue; Fragility; Full-scale tests; Metal roof claddings; Numerical models; Small-scale tests; Vulnerability; Wind uplift; Metal roof claddings; Full-scale tests; Small-scale tests; Failure modes; Fatigue; Vulnerability; Numerical models; Wind uplift; Fragility

Roof cladding, a vital component of any structure, is fabricated from material that is durable, affordable, and weatherproof. Metal roof claddings, known for their lightweight nature, durability, cost-effectiveness in construction and maintenance, and impressive strength-to-weight ratio, have been w...