Vindlast
Vindlast is a term used in civil and structural engineering to denote the wind load acting on a structure. It encompasses the external forces produced by wind on building surfaces and components, including horizontal pressures on façades, vertical uplift on roofs, and torsional or dynamic effects on irregular shapes. The term originates from Danish and Norwegian where vind means wind and last means load; it is widely used in Northern European practice, and the concept is covered by international design standards such as Eurocode 1.
Wind load is determined by several factors: the external wind speed at height, the exposure category of
In design practice, vindlast is incorporated into codes and specifications to ensure structural safety and serviceability.