CHECKWIND v5.3.0 is now live and can be downloaded here. New features and enhancements include:
- Revised warning for automated terrain/exposure detection for tall structures to avoid the software from becoming unresponsive or crashing when using limited hardware.
- ASCE 7-16: Significant improvements to Topography Factor (Kzt) detection.
- LRFD LTS-1: Significant improvements to Topography Factor (Kzt) detection.
- TIA-222-G: Significant improvements to Topography Factor (Kzt) detection.
- TIA-222-H: Significant improvements to Topography Factor (Kzt) detection.
- PRESSURES: Internal pressure parameters will be determined based on the selected element type (“STRUCTURAL” or “CLADDING”).