The Method for calculating the initial data for determining the waterproofness of translucent structures based on meteorological observations

The regulatory limit of water permeability of translucent enclosing structures in Russia and the methods of laboratory tests of water permeability are not tied to the construction conditions (climatic parameters of the construction region, building height, etc.). In this paper, we propose a method for calculating the initial data for assessing the waterproofness of translucent structures, taking into account the construction conditions (climatic region of construction, height of installation of the structure). This method is based on the application of standard data from long-term meteorological observations on the intensity of horizontal precipitation and wind speed during rain. This calculation method is proposed to be used in substantiating the design requirements for the waterproofness of translucent structures, as well as during laboratory tests. The use of this method is possible only if there is long-term meteorological observation data on the intensity of horizontal precipitation and wind speed during rain.