In the current validation example, we investigate a wind pressure coefficient (Cp) for both the main structural design and the secondary structural design, such as cladding or façade systems based on the Canadian wind load standard (NBC 2020) and Japanese Wind Tunnel Data Base for low-rise building with 45 degree slope.
NBC 2020 Validation Example for 45-Degree Sloped Roof
You can download this structural model to use it for training purposes or for your projects. However, we do not assume any guarantee or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the model.
You can display the stress results within members by using clipping planes.
In RFEM, the oriented strand board (OSB) material is available for the USA and Canada. The material parameters are taken from the "Panel Design Specification manual".
The "Bracing in Cells" function allows you to generate diagonal bracing with just a few clicks. You can find this feature under Tools → Generate Model – Members → Bracing in Cells.
In RFEM and RSTAB, you can visualize the flow field quantities of pressure, velocity, turbulence kinetic energy, and turbulence dissipation rate for the wind simulation.
The clipping planes are aligned with the respective wind direction.