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Stabilizing bridge cross-sections against flutter by allowing their distortion

This article proposes a novel concept to mitigate aeroelastic flutter in long-span bridges by allowing the distortion of their cross-section. Specifically, a twin-box bridge deck cross-section, where...

Geometry-driven variations of the horseshoe vortex and its impact on windward wall loads of low-rise buildings

This paper examines how geometric parameters influence windward-wall pressures of low-rise buildings by analyzing the effects of the mean roof height-to-breadth ratio (h/B) and roof slope (θ) on the...

Interference effects between overtaking high-sided road vehicles: Aerodynamic interactions under crosswinds on open terrain highways

The aerodynamic interference effects between high-sided road vehicles, particularly during overtaking maneuvers under crosswind conditions, significantly impact vehicle stability and safety. This study...

Symbolic Regression enabled prediction of flutter derivatives

Precisely emulating aeroelastic phenomena and fluid-structure interaction (FSI) parameters as a function of bluff body shape, largely governed by complex aerodynamics, presents a significant challenge....

Aerostatic instability measurement and analysis of a cable-stayed full-bridge aeroelastic model in natural wind

A novel experimental method for wind engineering research of bridges was proposed several years ago, i.e., studying the wind-resistant performance of bridges based on larger-scale full-bridge aeroelastic...

Experimental investigation of a small-scale helical Savonius vertical-axis wind turbine for low-wind regions: Performance, feasibility, and scaling analysis

Wind energy use in low-wind regions depends on turbines that can self-start and maintain stable operation under weak and fluctuating airflow. Among the various designs, helical Savonius vertical-axis...

Wind-induced damage analysis and wind resistance design for roof-top canopy on low- and medium-rise buildings

Canopies are commonly used on low- and medium-rise buildings, which are characterized by their lightweight. This feature makes them highly susceptible to wind. However, existing studies have paid little...

Classification of flow regimes and interference mechanisms for three equilateral square cylinders at various wind angles

The wind direction angle is an important factor affecting the flow field and forces around square columns, substantially altering wake characteristics. Configurations with closer spacing exhibit greater...

Aeroelastic instability of Ultra-Long Flexible Blades in Floating Offshore Wind Turbines: A State-of-the-Art Review

Large-scale floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs) represent the core equipment for deep-sea wind energy exploitation. Under the combined influence of wind, waves and currents, the ultra-long flexible...

Field based Wind Energy Assessment of the Kati Bandar-Gharo Wind Corridor in Southern Pakistan using Tall Mast Measurements

As global energy demand keeps growing and requires sustainable power sources, wind energy provides a clean and green solution. Coastal zones especially present a significant wind power capacity driven...

Draft ISO Standard for Simplified Performance-Based Wind Design of Tall Concrete Buildings

Conventional elastic wind design procedures increasingly face limitations when applied to tall concrete buildings, particularly where wind loads govern structural strength and interact with seismic...

Review of Aerodynamic forces, wind-induced vibration characteristics, and control measures for Stay Cables

Long-span cable-stayed bridges are vital components of modern transportation infrastructure. The wind-induced force on stay cables contribute substantially to the total wind load acting on the entire...

Post-disaster investigation and WRF model reconstruction of April 27th tornado in Guangzhou based on muti-source data fusion

This research investigates the Guangzhou "4·27" tornado event through the integration of multi-source data, including Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) imagery and ground-based damage surveys. A total of...

An overview of tropical cyclone boundary layer (TCBL) modeling: From meteorological perspectives to wind engineering applications

Extreme winds generated by tropical cyclones (TCs) cause significant global losses, and accurate tropical cyclone boundary layer (TCBL) modeling is essential for hazard assessment and performance-based...

An analytical downburst model and its application to a moving train wind loading

For the first time, a simple analytical model of a downburst has been developed that correctly reproduces the shape of the radial velocity close to the ground, i.e., in a region applicable to trains...

A novel aeroelastic test rig for large-amplitude, 3-DOF vibration testing of slender structures at arbitrary wind attack angles

Conventional spring-suspension techniques of section-model wind tunnel tests have inherent limitations, including stiffness misalignment with the model’s principal axes, strong mechanical nonlinearity...

A hybrid physics-informed graph neural network for tornado wind-field modeling

The accurate prediction of tornado wind fields is paramount for the wind-resistant design of critical infrastructure. Analytical models offer a computationally efficient and physically grounded foundation...

Bayesian rational function models for aerodynamic derivatives of parametrized bridge decks

A Bayesian surrogate modelling framework based on Gaussian process regression is presented for predicting frequency-dependent aerodynamic derivatives of parametrized bridge decks from limited experimental...

Critical wind speed for loose laid aggregate scour on flat roofs with parapets

A series of large-scale wind tunnel tests were conducted to measure the critical velocities at which gravel removal occurs from flat rooftops. Results are presented for a range of parapet heights and...

Assessing risks and opportunities for offshore wind energy under evolving tropical cyclone hazards

This study presents a simulation-based framework for assessing offshore wind turbine failure risks and potential benefits from conceivable increased power generation during tropical cyclones. Using...

Study on liquid film dynamics and aerodynamic characteristics of train-bridge system under wind-rain interaction effects using Eulerian-Lagrangian approach

This study investigated liquid film dynamics and aerodynamic performances of a high-speed train on bridges in rainy conditions using Eulerian-Lagrangian approach. The effects of rainfall intensity and...

Structural vibration characteristics of offshore wind turbines under tropical cyclones

Offshore wind turbines (OWTs) promise the exploitation of abundant Aeolian resources in marine regions but are prone to natural hazards, e.g., tropical cyclones. With the growing development of OWTs...

Explore generation mechanisms of unsteady large-amplitude wind-induced response in stay cables by delayed detached eddy simulation

The generation mechanisms of unsteady large-amplitude wind-induced vibrations in bridge stay cables under no precipitation condition are numerically studied through simulations of flow around a circular...

A probabilistic framework for estimating roof panel failure in low-rise buildings subjected to tornado loads

This study develops a probabilistic risk assessment framework for evaluating the vulnerability of low-rise buildings subjected to tornado-induced wind loads. The framework integrates aerodynamic loads...

Feasible deck erection schedules of long-span suspension bridges considering flutter safety

This paper proposes a method of conducting flutter safety inspections for suspension bridges during deck erection stages. Historical extreme wind speed data spanning 30 years (1983–2012) from six regions...

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