You can model the effects of wind on a building.
- On the Analysis & design tab, click .
- 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:
Creates area loads to model the effects of wind
Creates load groups for wind loads
Includes wind loads in load combinations
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:
Use the Select components switch and the Wind Load Generator (28) dialog box for all loads created as a group.
Use the Select objects in components switch and the Area Load Properties dialog box for individual loads in a group.