USE FALCON TO SIMPLIFY YOUR NEXT PROJECT’S WIND LOAD EVALUATION
FALCON (Fluid-dynamics Aided Loads in Consteel) is a universal wind load-generation tool powered by fluid dynamics simulation. It helps structural engineers determine realistic wind loads for any building type aligned with design standards.
FALCON focuses on the interpretation of the results, instead of a comprehensive simulation tool, that requires considerable expertise in fluid dynamics, FALCON builds on the logic of engineers’ wind load assessment and gives users more flexibility to apply their insights.
FALCON works exclusively within the Consteel environment.
features
METEOROLOGICAL EFFECTS DEFINITION
Consteel automatically generates wind profiles and gathers all necessary parameters for evaluating wind and snow load intensities, based on familiar standard-specific inputs.
Both FALCON and the Meteorological Load Generator rely on this same method to create and apply meteorological loads to your building automatically.
WIND PRESSURE SIMULATION
FALCON automatically compiles all required data to easily carry out your simulations for multiple desired wind directions, based on the defined wind effects, the surface-modeled geometry of the examined building and its surroundings and specific simulation settings:
– Creates the mesh of the building and the calculation domain
– Uses the standard specific wind profile to define inlet conditions
– Sets the boundary conditions and the controls of the numerical calculations
FALCON is using OpenFOAM® (Open Field Operation And Manipulation), an open-source C++ toolkit to perform steady state simulations to obtain quasi-static loads.
WIND LOAD GENERATION ON ZONES
FALCON’s key feature is the automatic generation of wind loads based on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation results.
Engineers can choose to apply simulation results directly from the calculation mesh or adopt conservative approaches to produce zoned loads aligned with standard procedures. This unique solution also enables the creation of categorized wind loads by automatically identifying windward, leeward, side walls, and roofs, and applying validated default settings. This ensures consistency with design standards while giving engineers greater control and confidence in their design decisions.
To learn more about FALCON visit our Documentation Center
knowledge behind FALCON
Pressure-based validation on simple blocks
Preprocessing wind simulation for structural engineering purposes
Dataprocessing and velocity-based validation on a simple block
System requirements
Installing Consteel requires administrative or power user rights and a Consteel account to access the installer files. A valid license Trial, Educational, or part of a paid subscription is required to use the software.
Note: OpenFOAM is automatically included with the FALCON plugin installer.
Minimum
Processor
Intel i5 or equivalent
Memory
4 GB
HDD space
300 MB
Graphic card
512 MB non-integrated
Operating system
Windows 10
Recommended
Processor
Intel i7 or equivalent
Memory
16 GB
HDD space
300 MB
Graphic card
2 GB non-integrated
Operating system
Windows 10
Integrated Standards
FALCON defines the wind effects considering numerous National Annexes and produces zoned loads comparable to the EN 1991-1-4:2005 recommended procedures:
Hungarian
Dutch
Finnish
Singaporean
Portuguese
Swedish
Austrian
German
Bulgarian
Greek
Cypriot
UK
Croatian
French
Danish
Polish
National standards are also available, as well as AISC 360
Romanian
Spanish
Italian
OUR PARTNERS
WHY CHOOSE FALCON?
The Advantage of Simulation
FALCON brings the power of advanced fluid dynamics simulation into the hands of structural engineers without the complexity of traditional CFD tools. By generating wind loads based on simulations, FALCON provides more accurate and reliable results than manual calculations or simplified assumptions. This allows you to design safer, more efficient structures that meet or exceed standard requirements.
Engineer-Focused Approach
FALCON is built on the logic of how engineers actually assess wind loads, helping you interpret and apply simulation results with confidence. With flexibility to fine-tune wind loads comparable to your well-known standards, you can easily validate and stay in control of your design decisions.
Experience and Support You Can Trust
Developed by ConSteel Solutions Ltd., FALCON benefits from over 25 years of expertise in structural design and steel engineering software. Our commitment to innovation ensures that you have access to the most advanced tools for modern design. And with Consteel, you’re never alone, our expert support team is ready to assist you at every stage, ensuring smooth and successful project delivery.
Buy FALCON plugin and get free training
If you purchase the FALCON plugin by 14 July, you’ll get free access to the ‘Fundamentals of wind load simulation with FALCON’ training (a €390 value) to help you make the most of it. If you are unable to join live, no worries, we will send you the recording after the session. Request a quotation for the FALCON plugin. Please write the ‘FALCON offer’ in your message when requesting the quotation.
Try FALCON Free for 30 Days
The Trial plan includes everything you need to experience how FALCON support your workflow:
Important note: The Trial plan is limited to non-commercial use only. Documentation will be watermarked. Local saving and offline usage are not available during the trial.
Start your 30-day Trial plan and explore how Consteel supports smarter, more confident structural design from start to finish.
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