Wind Analysis Software

[woodengineer]

I am tired of writing spreadsheets! Can anyone suggest any good, stand-alone, relatively inexpensive wind analysis software which adheres to ASCE7-02, and potentially ASCE7-05. Preferable using the simplified method and analytical method capabilities.

Thanks

Jordan

 

[Lutfi]

I have been using SDG software for years. It is great, easy input and nice out put. Their web site is below:

http://www.standardsdesign.com/

Regards,
Lutfi

 

[woodengineer]

Thank you Lufti. I downloaded the DEMO version. I'll try it out.

Jordan

 

[UcfSE]

The company for which I work also uses the SDG software.

 

[RichardPark]

Wind 02 and Wind 05 from Meca consulting are spreadsheets, but I have found them useful, and relatively inexpensive.

Note: I only use them for C & C.

Dick

http://www.mecaenterprises.com/wind.htm

 

[gglaubrecht]

The following web site has a number of useful spreadsheets:

http://www.engineering-international.com

In particular,for your wind loadings:

http://www.engineering-international.com/Wind-ASCE7-02.xls

You can actually use the demo spreadsheets, but usually at least one cell is locked, so you need to buy the unlocked version to use for work purposes and full function.

 

[woodengineer]

Thank you all!

Jordan