Discusses use of long boundary layer wind tunnel to produce a more realistic model of natural wind than that obtained in conventional aeronautical wind tunnel. Reports tests made tofind wind velocity profile and model tests to find dynamic response to wind loads and local pressures on buildings. Finds aeroelastic model response in turbulent flow is markedly different from that in smooth uniform velocity. Concludes that adequate simulation of natural wind has been obtained. Finds comparison between model and full-scale tests is encouraging.
The application of the boundary layer wind tunnel to the prediction of wind loading.
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Year:
1967
Bibliographic info:
Proceedings of Conference "Wind effects on buildings and structures" Ottawa. 11-15 September 1967 vol.1 p201-230