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Wind Load Calculator

Calculate wind loads on structures for structural design. Perfect for engineers and architects designing wind-resistant buildings.

Wind Load Calculator

Calculate wind loads on structures

How to Use

  1. 1. Select the wind zone for your location
  2. 2. Choose the exposure category
  3. 3. Select the building type
  4. 4. Enter building dimensions
  5. 5. Click calculate to get detailed wind load analysis

Features

  • •Multiple wind zones with different basic wind speeds
  • •Various exposure categories for different terrain
  • •Different building types with importance factors
  • •Automatic wind pressure calculations
  • •Lateral and uplift load calculations
  • •Professional recommendations

Pro Tips

  • 💡Wind loads increase with building height
  • 💡Open terrain (Exposure D) has higher wind loads
  • 💡Essential facilities require higher safety factors
  • 💡Steep roofs experience higher uplift forces