Wind Load

This section defines wind loads applied to the bridge structure and vehicles.

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Overview

Wind loads include:

• Wind on Structure (WS): Wind pressure on bridge components

• Wind on Live Load (WL): Wind on vehicles on the bridge

Sections

Section	Description
WS AASHTO	Wind load on structure per AASHTO
Wind Load on Live Load	Wind on vehicles

Complete both wind load types for comprehensive wind analysis.