Wind tunnel test results to Etabs
Wind tunnel test results to Etabs
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Dear Experts,
I received Wind tunnel test results from WINDTECk (Australia),for 80m height building ,not high-rise tower.
I expected to receive forces Fx ,Fy ,Mz at center of each floor diaphragm, but what i received is an excel sheet
for 4 case of loading (based on degrees) and pressure on numbered panels on bluing's 4-sides facade
see attached pic
number of panels is more than 200 ,I do not think i have to draw these panels on Etabs model then apply such pressures on them 4 times (for the 4 cases they offered).
inserted figures = 200x4= 800 figures (manually)
any ideas?
I received Wind tunnel test results from WINDTECk (Australia),for 80m height building ,not high-rise tower.
I expected to receive forces Fx ,Fy ,Mz at center of each floor diaphragm, but what i received is an excel sheet
for 4 case of loading (based on degrees) and pressure on numbered panels on bluing's 4-sides facade
see attached pic
number of panels is more than 200 ,I do not think i have to draw these panels on Etabs model then apply such pressures on them 4 times (for the 4 cases they offered).
inserted figures = 200x4= 800 figures (manually)
any ideas?






RE: Wind tunnel test results to Etabs
It might also be worth making a call to the consultant if you have't already. Usually, they'll have their information in a more data processing friendly format that they can share with you easily.
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Wind tunnel test results to Etabs
RE: Wind tunnel test results to Etabs
"It is imperative Cunth doesn't get his hands on those codes."
RE: Wind tunnel test results to Etabs
RE: Wind tunnel test results to Etabs
I sent inquiry to test provider, and waiting for response.
Dear MrHershey,
No it is not a C&C study , they stated this clearly in their report , I quote:
"Note that the panel pressure distributions presented in this report are applicable for the design of the structural frame of main building only,
and are not to be used for the design of the façade cladding. The results for the net pressures acting on the façade cladding are provided in a separate report."