Technical

Technical issues relating to the use of MecaWind

What is the difference between Altitude and Base Elevation of Structure
Please refer to this article for a detailed discussion on this topic. https://www.mecaenterprises.com/getting-high-on-wind/
Thu, 8 Aug, 2019 at 7:21 AM
What do the Red and Green Dots (Circles) Represent in MWFRS and C&C Methods
If you are unsure of the meaning of the Red and Green circles on the Main Wind Force System (MWFRS) and Components and Cladding (C&C) method selection, ...
Thu, 8 Aug, 2019 at 7:24 AM
Setting up a default file in MecaWind
Learn how to use the Default feature in MecaWind to save you time by reading this article.   https://www.mecaenterprises.com/its-not-my-default/
Thu, 8 Aug, 2019 at 7:25 AM
What are the major changes in ASCE 7-16 Wind
Here is a summary of the major changes that have occurred in ASCE 7-16 for Wind load calculations. https://www.mecaenterprises.com/asce-7-16-wind-changes/
Thu, 8 Aug, 2019 at 7:27 AM
What Return Period for Wind Speed is used by ASCE 7?
What return period is used by ASCE 7 for Wind Speed, is a complicated question.  The reason it is so complicated is because ASCE 7 has changed the basis for...
Mon, 30 Mar, 2020 at 8:32 AM
How to Convert from NBCC to an Equivalent ASCE 7 Wind Velocity?
You can make a calculation to convert to an equivalent wind velocity using ASC 7; however, as far as converting all of the rest of the standard, I know of n...
Tue, 19 May, 2020 at 8:55 AM
Graphics are not Printing as Part of the Output
If your MecaWind Output contains only text, and you want to also include graphics (images), then there is an option to turn them on.  Please keep in mind th...
Fri, 21 Aug, 2020 at 3:52 PM
Pressures Factored versus Un-Factored
In MecaWind there is a checkbox option that indicates "Include ASD Load Factor of 0.6 in Pressures", which is shown in the screen shot below.   ...
Mon, 31 Aug, 2020 at 9:29 AM
How to Access Past Versions of MecaWind
If you need to access an old version of the software, there is a way to do that.  We don't have every old version saved, but you should be able to get w...
Sat, 7 Nov, 2020 at 8:47 AM
Calculating Wind Pressures on Solar PV Arrays
The ASCE 7-16 standard added some criteria for calculating wind pressures on Solar Arrays.  We at Meca are not experts in Solar Panel designs and all of the...
Sat, 8 May, 2021 at 7:41 AM