MecaWindSoftware

MecaWind is an Easy to use Application that will allow designers to quickly calculate wind pressures on buildings and other types of structures. All MecaWind versions include ASCE 7 ('05, '10 and '16) and the

pro version includes the Florida Building Code ('17 and '20).

ASCE 7 is the standard for wind loading and it is NOT an easy standard to follow. We can't completely remove all difficulty associated with following ASCE 7; however, we can make your life simpler. We have addressed many of the requirements in ASCE 7 as well as having the benefit of many other designers using and critiquing the software every day. With a few inputs you receive wind pressure calculations which are

professional and complete.

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Free Stand Wall

Solar Panels

Solid Signs

Trussed Tower Circular Bins

SilosCircular Tanks

Chimney

Open Frame

Roof Equip Canopy

Open Sign

Other StructuresMecaWind has the ability to calculate wind pressures on many different types of structures, or “Other

Structures” as they are specified in ASCE 7.

Graphical Pressures (Pro Version)

Wind pressures on a Main Wind Force Resisting System (MWFRS) can be difficult to visualize, and that’s why we created an option in the Pro version of MecaWind that allows users to visualize the pressures graphically. It also summarizes the reac-tions about the geometric center of the

base for the structure.

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Building TypesMecaWind can be used to calculate wind pressures on many different types of buildings. The software is one of the only available that will allow the designer to calculate wind pressures using every method available in ASCE 7 for both Main Wind Force Resisting System (MWFRS) as well as Components and Cladding (C&C).

Low Rise Building

High Rise Building

High Rise Building

L Shaped House

(Pro Version Only)

Partially Enclosed Building

Open Building

Enclosed Building

Gabled Roof

Arched Roof

Multi-Span Gabled

Sawtooth Roof

Mansard Roof

Flat RoofsHipped RoofMonoslope Roof

Dome Roof

Roof TypesThere are many common roof types listed in ASCE 7, and all of these roof types are handled within MecaWind. The software can also handle overhangs

and parapets.

Two Licensing Options: Single User License for a single Computer or Network License to share among multiple users.

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A wizard is offered to guide you through the basic inputs of the software using simple descriptions and images.

Wizard

MecaWind produces professional calculations which can be printed or saved as PDF. With the pro version, building MWFRS graphical pressures can be printed or saved to PDF.

Reports

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Standards

FeaturesCompare Versions of MecaWind

StandardVersion

ProVersion

Building Types

Main Wind Force Resisting System

ASCE 7-05/10/16Florida Building Code (’17 & ‘20)

EnclosedPartially EnclosedPartially Opened (ASCE 7-16 only)OpenL-Shaped

WallsAll Roof Types in ASCE 7Components and CladdingParapetsOverhangGraphical Pressures (MWFRS)Total Reactions at Base

Other StructuresStacks/ChimneysTanks, Silos and BinsOpen and Solid SignsTruss TowersRooftop EquipmentCanopyFree StandingSolar Panels

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