How do I view different Low-Rise wind load cases?
WoodWorks Canadian Shearwalls 2002 generates NBCC low-rise wind loads. The software calculates load cases for wind acting on any corner of the building. Once wind loads are generated, an arrow will appear on the windward corner of the building for the load case displayed. Other load cases may be viewed using the Show button. To change the windward corner, select a direction in the Load Direction drop down menu that appears when you click the Show button. For example, choosing the load direction “West to East, South to North” means that the southwest corner will be shown as windward. Furthermore, two load cases will be considered for a southwest windward corner – winds generally parallel to ridge (i.e. wind acting primarily on the south face), and wind acting generally perpendicular to the ridge (i.e. wind acting primarily on the west face). You may view either of these load cases by selecting the appropriate option in the Wind Direction drop down menu. To view the case in which wind ac
