What's the difference between wind loads& seismic loads since both are used in lateral analysis? And which one of them are more critical?

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by Abu Haiyan , Structural Engineer , Rahal AL Emarate Engineering Consultants

Wind loads are due to wind pressure whereas as seismic loads is due to earthquake forces.

Seismic loads are more critical

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