June 24, 2024

Prokon Wind Analysis Height-to-Width Error

Jacobus Oberholster | AEC Engineering Technical Consultant (Prokon)

Prokon’s Wind Analysis module greatly reduces the time spent on calculating all of your wind pressures (see our Prokon Know-How YouTube clip: Wind Analysis – Part 01) on the different zones and for all of the different cases (see our blog: Prokon Wind Loading Cases). However, there are limitations to consider. These limitations typically stem from adherence to building codes, though occasionally there are developmental constraints due to certain features not yet being integrated into the module.

Please refer to Figure 7 from SANS 10160-3:2019 below:

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About the Author

Jacobus Oberholster | AEC Engineering Technical Consultant (Prokon)

Jacobus is an AEC Technical Consultant at Micrographics, specialising in the Structural Engineering industry. He focuses on optimising structural workflows in Revit, Prokon, and IDEA Statica, streamlining processes through the integration of various software packages. Jacobus holds a BTech in Civil Engineering and is a Professionally Registered Engineering Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa. With close on 10 years of experience, he has served as a designer, quality controller, and project manager in both the public and private sectors, demonstrating his extensive expertise and commitment to the field.