Improved Computer Simulation of 3D Wind Flow Around a Building

by Y. S. Zhou, Concordia Univ, Montreal, Canada,
T. Stathopoulos, (F.ASCE), Concordia Univ, Montreal, Canada,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Computing in Civil Engineering

Abstract:

A two-layer method combining the k-? model with the one-equation model near the wall has been tested in computing the wind conditions around a cubic building. In contrast with the simple k-? model approach, this method has been effective in predicting the flow separation above the roof surface and near the side walls of a cubic building. The numerical prediction of the wind-induced pressures on building surfaces has also been improved as compared with the usual k-? model method.

Subject Headings: Computer models | Three-dimensional models | Three-dimensional flow | Fluid flow | Wind pressure | Construction methods | Buildings

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