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What is the difference between wind speed and wind pressure?

What is the difference between wind speed and wind pressure?

Wind pressure represents the force exerted by wind. It is calculated starting with wind speed, but is greatly dependent on a number of factors related to the structure configuration and site location. It is not enough to say a product will meet a given wind speed alone.

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