Wind Load Calculator Skill
Purpose
The Wind Load Calculator Skill determines wind loads on structures per ASCE 7 for main wind force resisting systems (MWFRS) and components and cladding (C&C).
Capabilities
- Basic wind speed determination
- Exposure category classification
- Wind pressure calculation (MWFRS and C&C)
- Building envelope pressures
- Open building wind loads
- Tornado shelter design wind loads
- Internal pressure determination
- Directional and envelope procedures
Usage Guidelines
When to Use
- Calculating design wind loads
- Evaluating cladding pressures
- Designing MWFRS members
- Assessing open structure loads
Prerequisites
- Building geometry defined
- Site location established
- Risk category determined
- Enclosure classification identified
Best Practices
- Verify exposure category
- Consider topographic effects
- Check internal pressure requirements
- Document wind speed sources
Process Integration
This skill integrates with:
- Structural Load Analysis
- Bridge Design LRFD
Configuration
wind-load-calculator:
procedures:
- directional
- envelope
- simplified
load-types:
- MWFRS
- C-and-C
design-codes:
- ASCE7-22
- ASCE7-16Output Artifacts
- Wind pressure diagrams
- Load summaries
- Pressure zone maps
- Calculation reports