How to Calculate Wind Pressure on a Wall?

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The discussion focuses on calculating wind pressure on a wall using Bernoulli's principle. The formula for wind pressure is established as Wind Pressure = ½ x (density of air) x (wind speed)². Given the air density of 1.3 kg/m³ and a wind speed of 30 m/s, participants clarify that the question pertains to the total force exerted on the wall rather than just pressure. The wall area of 80 m² is relevant for calculating the total force from the wind pressure.

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The wind in a severe storm is blowing 30 ms perpendicularly to the wall of a large barn of area 80 m2. Calculate the pressure exerted on it, assuming that the air density is 1.3 kg m3.

I am quite new to this unit so i really have no idea what to do. Any help apreciated!
 
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From Bernoulli's principle:
Wind Pressure = ½ x (density of air) x (wind speed)2
 
wow, thanks a lot!
 
Check the question it asks for the wind pressure but gives a wall area, does it ask for total force or pressure?
 
That is the exact question that i have written, but i presume it means the force that the wind is pushing at the wall with.
 

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