Some of the features:

  • Along with manual Cp assignment, WinTess also has capability to assign Cp values automatically. Although using wind tunnel tests, CFD analysis etc. is the way of preferred method to obtain Cp values, WinTess’ automatic Cp assignment method provides an easy approximated way of analyzing in the absence of wind tunnel test or CFD analysis.
  • In case automatic Cp is used, WinTess dynamically changes Cp values at every iteration as per the deflection of surface under wind loads. So, WinTess strives to use correct Cp  at all times in connection with automatic Cp.
  • Easy introduction of snow, wind and internal pressure values. Wind load (Cp) can be applied in different ways, making it easy to follow any national standard or code.
  • Thanks to WinTess’ smart implementations of safety factors and material databases for membrane, cables and tubes, WinTess greatly automatizes selection of the best size (diameter, thickness, etc.) for each material used.
  • Foundation analysis is possible with WinTess. So, you can easily decide for the dimensions of foundations required for the structure.
  • A detailed solar shade analysis is possible as per the latitude, day of year, time of day and elevation. So you can easily decide if the membrane structure provides sufficient shade for that specific project considering location, season and, say, sitting height.
  • A detailed rain flow analysis is possible with both graphically and numerical values. So, you can identify rain drainage locations on the membrane surface and their intensity.
  • WinTess is developed as a quite intuitive and easy to use program from the very start.
  • Integrated analysis of membrane with steel structure is possible. This provides economy in structural elements.
  • Membrane pre-stress is applied in analysis and patterning with a single value.
  • You can export and import DXF files.
  • It is possible to merge different WinTess projects.
  • You can easily scale, rotate and move the structure as a whole.
  • It is very easy to develop parameter based WinTess projects for hyperbolic paraboloid, conoid, 2 arches, pneumatic corner, spherical dome, cable, catenoid type structures. This enables you to start fabrication within minutes starting from design.
  • It is possible to develop and use your own databases for cables, membranes and tubes available in your local market or in your store.
  • You can develop truss (latticed) columns. So, you can easily transform straight tubes columns to truss masts.
  • You can easily develop tripods (mast and two cables or mast and two tubes at the perimeter).
  • Checking the quality of pattern is possible. So, you can identify problem areas on the membrane surface before cutting membrane.
  • Exporting patterns in DXF format is possible. So, you can use it in your CNC cutting machine as it can be imported to nearly all CNC cutting machine software.
  • Offsetting patterns is possible. So, you can make allowances for pockets and seam widths.
  • It is easy to check against ponding problem using iso height lines with ot without any loads.
  • Graphical representation (with values) of axial loads, moments, sections, applied loads, reactions and unbalanced loads.
  • Quickly checking ratios (used capacity of each element in the structure) by color coding.
  • Inserting and merging different membrane structures is possible.
  • WinTess has a very easy to use and simple rendering capability. You can even use a real picture from as the background for your prospective membrane structure. This can greatly help you present your idea to your client in no time.
  • Load combinations are possible to find the most critical elements.
  • WinTess has extensive help videos, manual and blog pages.
  • After all, you don’t have to buy WinTess. You may obtain a license just for one month and see if it works by yourself. We can gladly offer this as we are confident with WinTess.