Wind Study

Abstract

Wind and snow are two factors which have the ability to heavily impact a building. Understanding how these forces act upon and interact with the building and site help designers respond to the conditions and prevent unnecessary damage. Through the use of computer simulations, real-world weather situations are able to be imitated and the responses analyzed, without the need for them to actually occur. While analysis of buildings can be done prior to construction for the prevention of possible problems, other unexpected issues may arise upon the completion of a project. Simulation scenarios allow for existing problems to be studied and for solutions to be found, as occurred with this research project.