To assign wind load definition exposure to joints,
use the following procedure.
If your wind load definition has multiple exposure factors, you can
specify the exact nodes for each factor this way.
This method assumes that you select the nodes first and then assign
the exposure value to them. However, you can select the exposure method and
then assign that to nodes using a different assignment method if more
convenient.
Note: You can alternatively use a coordinate value range to assign
exposure. These are applied in the load case.
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Select the nodes which will all use a specific exposure ratio.
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In the
Load & Definition dialog, select that
Exposure entry within a wind load definition.
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Select the
Assign to Selected Nodes method for
assignment.
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Click
Assign.
A message prompts you to confirm this assignment.
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Click
Yes.
The exposure ratio
is assigned to these joints. When an exposure is selected, the assigned nodes
are highlighted red in the view window.
You must now apply the wind load to the structure within a load case.
