LEAP Bridge Steel Help

Editing Wind Load Dialog

To open Wind Load dialog, right click on Wind Load case and select Edit Load.



Fig. 1 Wind Load Group

SettingDescription
Load Name Enter the name of the wind load case. This name will be used in all subsequent display and reporting activities.
Height Height of bridge above the ground.
Condition Exposure condition depending on the bridge location and specified in LRFD table 3.8.1.1-1. Select one of the following condition from the drop down list to be used in the current wind load definition:
  • Open Country
  • Suburban
  • City
Skew Angle

Wind angle which is acting on the exposed bridge area.

Using the drop down list select a positive skew angle (0, 15, 30, 45, 60) or a negative skew angle (-15, -30, -45, -60).

Fascia Member(s) Press the drop down list to select on which side of the bridge the wind is acting: left or right fascia members.
OK Press OK to save the wind load definition and exit the dialog.
Cancel Press Cancel to exit the dialog without saving the data.