Wind Load
This Load Type calculates the effective forces acting on the structure due to wind impact. These forces are determined by using the wind direction, the wind speed and aerodynamic shape coefficients dependent on the cross-section shape and the "angle of flow". These coefficients are usually determined in wind tunnel tests and given in form of diagrams describing the angle-of-flow dependency of the drag, lift, and pitch coefficients for a special cross-section shape. The static part of the acting forces is herein calculated as well as the power spectrum characterizing the dynamic part. In addition, RM Bridge also offers a CFD module as additional function for calculating the required coefficients.
Usage and correct application of this Load Type "Wind Load" are described in detail in the User Guide.