CADS WindLoadEngine 2.2

CADS WindLoadEngine, developed by Computer and Design Services Ltd (CADS), is a specialized tool for calculating wind actions on buildings and structures. It streamlines complex code procedures into fast, transparent results, helping engineers determine pressures for both main wind-force resisting systems and components and cladding. Designed for structural, civil, and facade engineers, it reduces reliance on manual spreadsheets and improves consistency, traceability, and reviewability.

Key capabilities:

• Code-driven calculations: Automates wind load determination in line with leading international standards (such as EN 1991-1-4 and ASCE/SEI 7), with inputs for exposure, terrain, topography, and importance categories. Check the vendor’s documentation for the full list of supported codes and regional options.
• Flexible geometry: Handles low- and high-rise buildings, a variety of roof types, canopies, free-standing walls, towers, and similar structures through clear, parametric inputs.
• Clear outputs: Produces pressure zones and envelopes, suction/pressure maps, and load cases suitable for structural analysis workflows, along with audit-ready calculation reports that document assumptions and intermediate steps.
• Productivity and quality: Supports reusable templates and scenario comparison to speed up iterations and maintain consistent, repeatable results across projects.

By turning complex wind code requirements into reliable, well-documented calculations, CADS WindLoadEngine helps engineering teams deliver safer, compliant designs with greater efficiency.

CADS WindLoadEngine is developed by Computer and Design Services Ltd and is used by 7 users of Software Informer. The most popular versions of this product among our users are: 1.0, 1.1 and 2.2.