chapter 1 The nature of windstorms and wind-induced damage -- chapter 2 Prediction of design wind speeds and structural safety -- historical background -- chapter 3 The atmospheric boundary layer and wind turbulence -- chapter 4 Basic bluff-body aerodynamics -- around bluff bodies -- chapter 5 Dynamic response and effective static load distributions -- chapter 6 Internal pressures -- chapter 7 The role of wind tunnels -- chapter 8 Low-rise buildings -- chapter 9 Tall buildings -- chapter 10 Large roofs and sports stadiums -- chapter 11 Towers, chimneys and masts -- chapter 12 Bridges -- chapter 13 Transmission lines -- chapter 14 Other structures -- chapter 15 Wind loading codes and standards.