Van der Held E.F.M.
Year:
1953
Bibliographic info:
Gesundh. Ing. vol.74 no.23/24 p.381-5 1953< = Building Research Station Library Communication no.1632

Considers the characteristics of flow through small gaps. Discusses relation between wind tunnel measurements and actual wind pressure on buildings and the effect of building shape on ventilation. Derives equations for flow rate through a gap for different temperature and pressure differences and sizes of gap. The equations consider the pressure as a function of time thus modelling the effects of a turbulent wind incident on a gap.