Prediction of wind effects on buildings using computational methods - state of the art review
Baskaran,A. and T. Stathopoulos
1994 Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 21. pp. 805-822
wind engineering, computer modelling, wind-tunnels, buildings, velocity, pressures.
Baskaran,A. and T. Stathopoulos, (1994), "Prediction of wind effects on buildings using computational methods - state of the art review", Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 21. pp. 805-822.
Abstract:
Advancements in computer software and hardware technology provide a new direction for analyzing engineering problems. Recently the field of wind engineering has gained significant momentum in the computer modelling process. This paper reviews the state-of-the art in computational wind engineering, including the finite element method, finite difference method and control volume method for wind engineering problems. A portion of this paper summarizing the on-going research in this area by the authors. Computations have been made to a variety of building configurations, including computation of normal wind flow conditions for a building with different aspect ratios, and modelling wind environmental conditions around groups of buildings. The computer modelling technique may eventually enhance the design of buildings and structures against wind loading and supplement the current design practice of using building codes and standards or performing experiments in wind tunnels.