Create wind loads
You can model the effects of wind on a building.
- On the Analysis & design tab, click .
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In the
Wind Load Generator (28) dialog box:
- Enter or modify the load properties.
- Click OK to save the changes.
- On the Analysis & design tab, click .
- Pick points to indicate the shape of the building on the bottom level.
- Click the middle mouse button to finish.
Tekla Structures does the following automatically:
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Creates area loads to model the effects of wind
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Creates load groups for wind loads
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Includes wind loads in load combinations
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Distributes wind loads if they act on plates, slabs, or panels that have openings
Tip:
To select or modify existing wind loads in the model:
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Use the Select components switch
and the Wind Load Generator (28) dialog box for all loads created as a group.
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Use the Select objects in components switch
and the Area Load Properties dialog box for individual loads in a group.