SCIPHYR Wind Analysis Toolkit

Professional wind analysis solutions

SCIPHYR (pronounced Zephyr) is a comprehensive wind analysis solution developed by the Steel Construction Institute for engineers working across the UK and Ireland. Whether you need a simple browser-based tool or powerful API integration, SCIPHYR delivers fast and accurate wind pressure results tailored to your workflow.

Choose Your SCIPHYR Solution

Select the option that best fits your workflow and technical requirements. All SCIPHYR products use the same trusted calculation engine developed by SCI and support both BS EN 1991-1-4 (including the UK National Annex) and BS 6399-2.

SCIPHYR Web
Browser-based application

A powerful, user-friendly web application that requires no installation or downloads. Perfect for engineers who want quick, reliable peak velocity pressure results without technical complexity.

Best For:

Individual engineers, teams, and consultants who need immediate access to wind analysis without IT infrastructure or API integration.

Features:

  • Interactive map for site selection with postcode, latitude/longitude, or address lookup
  • UK and Ireland coverage
  • Support for BS 6399 and BS EN 1991-1-4 & UK NA
  • Calculate peak velocity pressures in 12 wind directions
  • Export results in PDF, Word, or CSV formats
  • No installation required with access available from any browser
  • Annual subscription with simple username and password access

Try it for FREE:

Explore SCIPHYR Web with no login and no commitment

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SCIPHYR API
Integrate with your own software

A robust RESTful API that integrates directly into your own software to calculate peak velocity pressures and relevant wind loading data for any UK or Ireland site location.

Best For:

Software developers and engineering firms developing custom software tools or automating wind pressure calculations within existing systems.

Features:

  • Location input supports multiple formats including postcode and OS Grid
  • Staged calculation process allowing for manual update of intermediate results
  • Web service / cloud-based calculation engine
  • Calculate peak velocity pressures in 12 directions
  • Up-to-date databases (terrain, altitude, etc.)
  • Seamless integration into existing workflows
  • Comprehensive API documentation
  • Annual subscription
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SCIPHYR+ API
Building wind load calculations

An add-on API that uses SCIPHYR API outputs to calculate wind loading on walls and roofs of buildings. Complete the wind analysis workflow from site conditions to structural loads.

Best For:

Software developers and engineering firms requiring complete wind analysis automation from peak velocity pressures to building-specific wall and roof loading calculations.

Features:

  • Calculate wind loads on building walls and roofs
  • Seamless integration with SCIPHYR API
  • Complete wind analysis from site to structure
  • Design loads on walls and roofs in four building directions
  • Support of multiple roof types, including curved and hipped roofs
  • Comprehensive API documentation
  • Annual subscription
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Our clients

Trusted by the industry

SCIPHYR is used by manufacturers and software developers across the UK and Ireland, including:

SCIPHYR Clients

For further information please email software@steel-sci.com or call +44 (0)1344 636525.