To add a custom wind profile definition to your
model, use the following procedure
Wind load definitions describe the vertical wind profile that acts in
a specific direction.
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In the
Load & Definition dialog, select the
entry and then click
Add.
The
Add new: Wind Definition dialog opens.
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Select Custom from the Code
drop-down list.
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Click Add.
The definition type is added to the entry in the Load &
Definition dialog.
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Either:
- Repeat steps 2-3 to add more
wind definitions
- click
Close
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In the Load & Definition dialog, select
the new wind definition type and click the Add.
The
Add New: Wind
Definitions dialog opens. The dialog now displays the
Intensity and
Exposures tabs.
Note: The previously selected
Code displays as a read-only
selection.
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Enter the wind profile data in a specific direction in pressure
and height above ground pairs.
Tip: You can paste data copied from a spreadsheet.
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On the
Exposure tab, type the
Factor value.
A value of 1.0 means that the wind force may be applied on the
full influence area associated with the joint(s) if they are also exposed to
the wind load direction.
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Click
Add.
- Optional:
Repeat Steps 5, 7, and 8 to add additional exposure factors to this wind
definition.
You may add up to 99 exposure factors to a wind definition.
You must now apply this wind profile in a load case and specify the
direction of the wind.