FS-WIND generates
aerodynamic loading on framed structures created by FS2000. Loading
due to wind and ice formation (coatings) are evaluated.
- User Defined Wind Profiles - Wind speed profiles can be defined as a function of elevation and direction.
- Drag Coefficients - Drag coefficients may be specified by individual definition, global definition, definition as a function of Reynolds Number, or definition as a function of elevation.
- Local Orientation - Drag coefficients may be defined relative to "Y" & "Z" directions of the element local co-ordinate system.
- Ice Formation/Coatings - Ice formation thickness (or other coatings) may be individually specified for each element or defined as a function of elevation.
- Hollow Section Contents - Contents density may be specified by individual definition for each element or defined globally.
- All Section Types - Loading on non-circular hollow sections and solid sections is possible. Simply define the appropriate local direction drag coefficients. Enhance coefficients to account for added loading i.e. aerial dishes.