Generating Wind Loads for Building Structures

Creating Wind Definitions

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 Creating the Wind Definition

Type Number Wind Direction Pressure

1 Global X Windward Wall
2 Global X Leeward Wall
3 Global X Side Walls
4 Global Z Windward Wall
5 Global Z Leeward Wall
6 Global Z Side Walls

X Direction

Z Direction

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 Generating Wind Loads for Building Structures
Applying Wind Loads

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 Creating the Wind Load Cases

Wind Load Cases Wind Direction

1 Wind Load +X
2 Wind Load -X
3 Wind Load +Z
4 Wind Load -Z

X Direction

Z Direction

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