Wind loads are the compressive and tensile forces that occur due to wind.
Loading
The load due to wind to be applied depends on the location, height, and shape of the structure to be designed. The locations can be divided into wind load zones according to EN 1991‑1‑4, for example. They can be taken from maps or determined using the Geo-Zone Tool.
The wind load zone indicates the average wind speed. You can then determine the peak velocity pressure qp(z), depending on the geographic location of the structure. This value can be used to determine the wind loads on the building. The flow direction and the shape of the vertical walls and roof are especially crucial.
Load Application
The wind load is assumed to be perpendicular to the real length of the member, with pressure on the side facing the flow and usually suction on the opposite side.
