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
    - ASCE7-16

Output Artifacts

• Wind pressure diagrams
• Load summaries
• Pressure zone maps
• Calculation reports