LEAP Steel Wind Load Application and Lateral Moments.

Hello , 

i have posted this question over a month ago with no response. We understand technical support is busy however this is a relevant design issue, for several users,  that we expect to be addressed. 

Thank you very much for your assistance.

I have applied wind to my model at the Initial stage, to check the bare steel  under its self weight +  wind and at Final, to perform the standard Strength I, III, V checks.

I would like some clarifications:

• How is the wind applied? In the wind input form, I checked user input and input a pressure. Will Leap determine the load on the flange (k/ft) per LRFD 8^th 4.6.2.7.1-1?
• In the initial condition ( steel only), will LEAP apply wind to all beams, top and bottom flange? And if not , how can I achieve this?
• In the final condition , will LEAP apply wind to the bottom flange of the fascia girders only? And if not , how can I achieve this?
• Is LEAP computing the wind moment and stresses per LRFD 8^th C4.6.3.2.7.1-3? And if not , what  calculations does it use?

Leo Marcatelli