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Wind Tunnel Tests |
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In general, design wind loads can be found in
the Wind Code issued by Buildings Department. However, an accurate
determination of wind loadings on the buildings is essential to provide
a safe, effective and economical design of tall buildings. By conducting
wind tunnel tests, the effects of topography, surrounding buildings,
building shape and dynamic properties of the building on wind flow
characteristics can be investigated. Topographic model and Proximity model will be constructed to investigate wind profiles approaching to the site and wind loads on the study building. Incoming Wind profiles will be simulated by placing different spires and roughness elements on the wind tunnel floor.
Key Staff: Principal advisor: Prof. C.W. Li Other advisor: Dr. K.M. Lam and Dr. J.D. Holmes Project Manager: Ir Dr. T.S. Yu, Johnny ¡@ |
