A key gap in many engineering workflows is the failure to account for how wind affects structures beyond just high-rise buildings. Ignoring wind pressure can lead to sway, vibration, or worse—structural failure. That’s where Wind Load Software becomes essential. It allows you to simulate wind patterns, find pressure points, and make changes early in the design stage. Without it, your project may passcode checks but still fall short under real-world conditions.
Another often overlooked issue is how structures behave under complex or extreme loads. Basic models only provide linear analysis, which can miss things like cracking, large deflections, or yielding. Using Nonlinear Structural Analysis helps engineers understand true structural behavior and improve safety. By running nonlinear tests, you can catch potential problems before they happen. Read the full blog for more information: https://www.tumblr.com/extremeloading11/786761423494823937/whats-missing-in-your-structural-design?source=share
