Wind Simple v1.0

Wind Simple is an intuitive computer program that automates the new simplified version of the directional (all-heights) procedure in ASCE 7-10. Wind Simple takes the design pressures from the various tables and sections within ASCE 7-10, automates the multiple interpolations that are involved, calculates the required adjustment factors, and provides all the results in a series of clear and simple tables. Wind Simple provides design pressures for enclosed buildings having a mean roof height less than or equal to 160 ft that meet the limitations in Part 2 of Chapter 27 in ASCE 7-10 for main wind-force resisting systems (MWFRS) or Part 4 of Chapter 30 for components and cladding (C&C). Provide the basic wind speed, exposure category, mean roof height, building plan dimensions, and roof type and slope and WIND SIMPLE will provide MWFRS and C&C design pressures for all wall and roof zones. That's all it takes! Wind Simple does it all:

• Calculates MWFRS and C&C design pressures on roof overhangs.
• Calculates MWFRS and C&C design pressures on parapets.
• Calculates MWFRS and C&C design pressures and wind forces at each level of the building.
• Includes the effects of the internal pressure on the MWFRS wall pressures.
• Applies the effective area reduction factor for C&C pressures.
• Calculates the topographic effect factor, K_zt.
• Provides feedback on the input values as you enter them and guides you through the input process with tips and on-screen messages.
• Provides the design wind pressures for each applicable zone of the building in clear and concise tables.
• Documents the calculations in clear and attractive reports that can be used for record keeping or to as easy-to-use design pressure tables.

It's just that easy! Wind design, truly, has never been as simple as this!