Wind Load

This section defines wind loads on the structure according to AASHTO specifications.

Navigation: Loading > Loads > Wind Load

Steps

Step 1: Navigate to Wind Load AASHTO

Navigate to Loads > Wind Load > Wind Load AASHTO in the tree view.

Wind Load navigation

Step 2: Select Construction Stage

Click the three-dot icon on the Stage cell and select WSStage.

Stage selection

Step 3: Set Wind Direction

Set Right to Left as the Wind Direction.

Wind direction

Step 4: Define Structural Objects

Click the three-dot icon on the Structural Objects And Pressure Parameters cell and select Edit.

Edit parameters

Structural objects

Step 5: Pick Applied Elements

Click the three-dot icon on the Applied Elements cell and pick all elements affected by wind from the 3D View.

Define parameters for each element:

• Structural Height From Ground Line [ft]

• Gust Effect Factor

• Drag Coefficient

Element parameters

Step 6: Configure Wind Parameters

Navigate back to the Params tab.

Enter Design Wind Speed (mph) and Surface Roughness parameters according to AASHTO specifications.

Wind parameters

Verification

Wind load should be properly defined for all exposed structural elements.