States that to obtain accurate estimates of wind induced natural ventilation of buildings the pressure distribution over the building is required. Reviews the available information for isolated buildings and groups of buildings. Gives the results of wind tunnel measurements made on a cuboid when surrounded by buildings of the same shape. Results are presented statistically and indicate that the pressure distribution on a building can be fairly accurately determined provided the density of the built form and the roughness fetch are known.
The effect of building grouping on wind induced natural ventilation.
Year:
1973
Bibliographic info:
University of Sheffield, Department of Building Science report BS14 30p. 15 figs 21 refs. #DATE 01:12:1973 in English