The Different Methods of Wind Pressure Distribution on Façades Using Computational Fluid Dynamics
While designing and determining the thickness and the glass type for facades, wind-driven pressure plays an important role. Nevertheless, many engineers often undermine the effect that wind loading has on different types of glass. The new-age designers now employ different new-age techniques using wind engineers for more efficient designs and planning. Here are the takeaways from them. The Main Methods There are three main methods for deciding on wind-inducing loads in different types of buildings. They include the use of: Computational Fluid Dynamics or CFD Wind tunnel testing Wind loading codes About CFD The distribution of wind-induced pressure has several influencing factors. It includes: The urban landscape. Condition of approach flow. The geometry of the building. Height of buildings. CFD helps in understanding the coefficients of wind pressures on the facades of the building . Many master architects have resorted to CFD simulation to evaluate the wi...