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Mahyar Kazemian, M.Sc.
2025-03-15

Visualizing RWIND Forces Data in ParaView

How can I find RWIND results such as forces data in ParaView?

Answer:

ParaView is an open-source data visualization and post-processing tool used for large-scale scientific data analysis. It is widely used in CFD, including RWIND, to analyze and visualize flow fields and presenting corresponding data.

  • How RWIND and ParaView Work Together

Step 1) Run RWIND: Simulate wind flow around your model, then you can go to the working directory to access temporary files according to Image 1:

Illustration of a file management interface displaying a working directory with various file types and folders.
1 Working Directory for Temporary File

Step 2) Navigate to the RF-Simul folder and open the .VTP files in ParaView, as shown in Image 2.

Files in VTP format shown in a working directory for advanced analysis in construction projects.
2 .VTP Files in the Working Directory

Step 3) Image 3 represents structural force data where the "force" data can be selected from the dropdown menu, and the corresponding numerical data are displayed in the spreadsheet view. The visualization helps analyze how forces are distributed across the structure, allowing the user to receive more data as a spreadsheet from CFD in ParaView.

Visualization of nodal forces from wind load analysis in ParaView using RWIND simulation data.
3 Results of RWIND such as Force Data in ParaView

.VTP data is available to download in the following link:

ParaView Data
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Mr. Kazemian is responsible for the product development and marketing for Dlubal Software, in particular for the RWIND 2 program.

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