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Table 3 Limit states for the windward window

From: Risk-based cost-benefit analysis of climate adaptation measures for Australian contemporary houses under extreme winds

Limit states

Internal pressurisation scenario

Water entry

Wwin ≥ Rult

Windward dominant opening

Via window breakage

Wwin ≥ Rwater ∩ Wwin < Rult

No dominant opening

Via small gaps around the window

Wwin < Rwater

No dominant opening

No entry via window