Wind Loads on Stadiums and Long-span Roofs

Long-span roof structures require special attention when considering the effect of wind.

WINDTECH’s approach uses an advanced technique developed by Dr Michael Kasperski and Dr John Holmes. Using this technique, we assist our clients to develop designs that are more efficient and more robust. Not only does this give peace of mind, but we find it regularly leads to significant cost savings too.

Our wind reports provide stresses, displacements, moment and reaction forces in the primary structural elements. Detailed analysis of this data provides load cases for the structure that are detailed and accurate.

Stadiums are one example of where this technique can be applied – we have worked on numerous, including in 2020 the Jakarta International Stadium. You may like to read about it in this case study.