This paper presents the simulation results of the wind environment around a single high-rise building and that around two tall buildings in tandem arrangement by using the lattice Boltzmann method with an aim to under...This paper presents the simulation results of the wind environment around a single high-rise building and that around two tall buildings in tandem arrangement by using the lattice Boltzmann method with an aim to understand the ventilation issues around high-rise buildings in an urban environment.We analyzed the velocity distribution around the buildings and performed numericl simulations to reveal the formation and evolution law of the complex vortex system around the high-rise buildings.Numerical simulation results manifest a periodicity phenamenon in the process of the vortex evolution.For the case of two high-rise buildings,wind velocity in the space between the two buildings is very small,which is nearly a silent regime.Wind velocity above the front building is relatively larger and the maximum wind velocity is approximately 2.5 times the incoming wind velocity.The numerical results can be used in layout planning of high-rise residential buildings to create better environment for ventilation purpose in an urban area.展开更多
This paper based on Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations standard ?model [1];the surface pressure on the wind field around two adjacent high-rise buildings was numerically simulated with software Fluent. The resu...This paper based on Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations standard ?model [1];the surface pressure on the wind field around two adjacent high-rise buildings was numerically simulated with software Fluent. The results show that with the influence of adjacent high-rise building, numerical simulation is a good way to study the wind field around high-rise building and the distribution of wind pressure on building’ surface. The pressures on the windward surface are positive with the maximum at 2/3 H height and have lower values on the top and bottom. The pressures on the leeward surface and two sides were negative. Due to the serious flow separation at the corner of building’s windward, the wind field has a high turbulent kinetic energy.展开更多
The reliability of the numerical K ε model for determining wind pressure on building surfaces is evaluated. The solution algorithm is based on a body fitted non orthogonal curvilinear coordinate system and a st...The reliability of the numerical K ε model for determining wind pressure on building surfaces is evaluated. The solution algorithm is based on a body fitted non orthogonal curvilinear coordinate system and a staggered grid arrangement. The covariant velocity components are chosen as dependent variables. Convective fluxes are described by the Power Law Scheme. The grids are generated with an elliptic grid generator using control functions. The results compare favorably with those by Oxford wind tunnel measurements.展开更多
Flow structure and wind pressure distribution caused by obtuse obstacles are usually the focuses in Computational Wind Engineer researches (CWE). By solving the non-hydrostatical dynamic equations, PUMA model (Peking ...Flow structure and wind pressure distribution caused by obtuse obstacles are usually the focuses in Computational Wind Engineer researches (CWE). By solving the non-hydrostatical dynamic equations, PUMA model (Peking University Model of Atmospheric Environment) was developed and applied to simulating the flow structure and wind pressure distribution around a tower-shaped building. Evaluation about the wind environment and wind loads around the building was obtained through the analysis of the numerical simulation results and wind tunnel data. Comparisons between the simulation and wind tunnel study indicate that numerical simulation results agree well in the flow field and wind pressure distribution around the tower-shaped building. On the other hand, the horizontal grid interval of 2 m and the vertical grid of 3 m were still too crude to simulate the flow structure and wind pressure distribution on the building surface more exactly in detail; and the absence of suitable pressure perturbation parameterization scheme between the solid and the adjacent space also limits the accuracy of the numerical simulation. The numerical simulation model can be used to evaluate the wind environment and wind load around high buildings.展开更多
This paper aims to reduce the wind resistance of the self-designed offshore tourism platform by optimizing its superstructure,and a transparent shape design is finally suggested.A numerical simulation was performed to...This paper aims to reduce the wind resistance of the self-designed offshore tourism platform by optimizing its superstructure,and a transparent shape design is finally suggested.A numerical simulation was performed to calculate the wind load on the platform to test the effect of wind resistance reduction.Two original scale models(sealed and transparent)were established in accordance with the design requirements.The numerical simulation uses the FLUENT software combined with the built-in self-compiled user-defined function(UDF).The stochastic wind was also applied on the basis of the Davenport wind spectrum.The detached eddy simulation(DES)model was used to solve the NS equation.Numerical simulation results show that the wind resistance reduction for the transparent shape model is subtle in the horizontal direction but can effectively reduce the drag force and moment in the vertical direction.Moreover,the force variation of the transparent shape model under different wind attack angles decreases,which reduces the wind load fluctuations.展开更多
Compared with Gaussian wind loads, there is a higher probability of strong suction fluctuations occurrence for non-Gaussian wind pressures. These instantaneous and intermittent fluctuations are the initial cause of lo...Compared with Gaussian wind loads, there is a higher probability of strong suction fluctuations occurrence for non-Gaussian wind pressures. These instantaneous and intermittent fluctuations are the initial cause of local damage to roof structures, par- ticularly at the edges and comers of long-span roofs. Thus, comparative errors would occur if a Gaussian model is used to de- scribe a non-Gaussian wind load, and structural security would not be guaranteed. This paper presents a simplified method based on the inverse fast Fourier transform （IFFT）, in which the amplitude spectrum is established via a target power spectrum. Also, the phase spectrum is constructed by introducing the exponential peak generation （EPG） model. Finally, a random pro- cess can be generated via IFFT that meets the specified power spectral density （PSD）, skewness and kurtosis. In contrast to a wind tunnel experiment, this method can avoid the coupled relation between the non-Gaussian and the power spectrum char- acteristics, and lead to the desired computational efficiency. Its fitting accuracy is not affected by phase spectrum. Moreover, the fitting precision of the kurtosis and PSD parameters can be guaranteed. In a few cases, the fitting precision of the skewness parameter is fairly poor, but kurtosis is more important than skewness in the description of the non-Gaussian characteristics. Above all, this algorithm is simple and stable and would be an effective method to simulate a non-Gaussian signal.展开更多
Based on the CFD technique, fifteen cases were evaluated for the airflows and pollutant dispersions inside urban street canyons formed by slanted roof buildings. The simulated wind fields and concentration contours sh...Based on the CFD technique, fifteen cases were evaluated for the airflows and pollutant dispersions inside urban street canyons formed by slanted roof buildings. The simulated wind fields and concentration contours show that W/H, W/h and h/H （where W is the street width, and Hand h are the heights of buildings at the leeward and windward sides of the street, respectively） are the crucial factors in determining the vortex structure and pollutant distribution within a canyon. It is concluded that （1） in a symmetrical canyon, at W/H =0.5 two vortices （an upper clockwise vortex between the slanted roofs and a lower counter-clockwise one） are developed and pollutants accumulate on the windward side of the street, whereas at w/H=2.0 only one clockwise vortex is generated and thus pollution piles up on the leeward side, （2） in a step-up canyon with W/H=0.5 to 2.0 （at h/H =1.5 to 2.0）and a step-down canyon with W/h=1.0 （at h/H =0.5 to 0.667）, the pollution level close to the lower building is higher than that close to the taller building since a clockwise vortex is generated in the step-up canyon and a counter-clockwise one in the step-down canyon, （3） in a narrow step-down canyon with W/h=0.5 （at h/H =0.667） very poor ventilation properties is detected, and inside a wider step-down canyon with W/h=2.0 the vortex structure and consequently pollutant distribution varies greatly with h/H.展开更多
High buildings or architectural complex in urban areas remarkably distort the urban surface wind fields. As the air flow approaches,local strong wind may appear around the buildings. The strong wind makes the pedestri...High buildings or architectural complex in urban areas remarkably distort the urban surface wind fields. As the air flow approaches,local strong wind may appear around the buildings. The strong wind makes the pedestrians on sidewalks, entrances and terrace very uncomfortable and causes the pedestrian level wind environment problem. In this studies, hot-wire wind measurement, wind scouring in wind tunnel and numerical computation were carried out to evaluate the wind environment of tall buildings in the prevailing flow conditions in Beijing areas. The results obtained by three techniques were compared and mutually verified. The conclusions drawn from three approaches agree with each other. Also the advantages and limitations of each method were analyzed. It is suggested that the combination of different techniques may produce better assessment of wind environment around high buildings.展开更多
This study simulates wind effects on a standard tall building model as specified bythe Commonwealth Advisory Aeronautical Council (CAARC). We generated data to enhanceliving conditions through passive flow control, wh...This study simulates wind effects on a standard tall building model as specified bythe Commonwealth Advisory Aeronautical Council (CAARC). We generated data to enhanceliving conditions through passive flow control, which mitigates building weathering, reduceswind loads, and improves energy efficiency and natural ventilation. The research also aidsbuilding designers with robust numerical predictions. The validity of these results wasconfirmed by comparing drag coefficient (CD) values with those from previous studies. The findings demonstrate that passive flow control significantly reduces wind-induced drag forces onthe building at various angles of attack (a) by altering wind-induced pressures, reducingvorticity, and decreasing vortex shedding magnitudes. The objective was to identify theoptimal placement of segmented cladding materials with desired gaps between segments toallow airflow to influence temperature variations when exposed to wind at 293 K and a heatflux of 500 W/m^(2) at wind speeds of 1, 2, and 4 m/s (Reynolds numbers of 5.2×10^(3),10.4×10^(3), and 20.8×10^(3)). Using 2D numerical analysis, twenty-four different facade andbuilding model combinations were simulated. This study offers practical guidance on facadeselection and positioning to optimize wind resistance and enhance the livability and functionality of building environments.展开更多
基金Funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin Municipality (No. 06YFJMJC05300)the Science and Technology Development Foundation for Universities of Tianjin Municipality (No. 20060823)
文摘This paper presents the simulation results of the wind environment around a single high-rise building and that around two tall buildings in tandem arrangement by using the lattice Boltzmann method with an aim to understand the ventilation issues around high-rise buildings in an urban environment.We analyzed the velocity distribution around the buildings and performed numericl simulations to reveal the formation and evolution law of the complex vortex system around the high-rise buildings.Numerical simulation results manifest a periodicity phenamenon in the process of the vortex evolution.For the case of two high-rise buildings,wind velocity in the space between the two buildings is very small,which is nearly a silent regime.Wind velocity above the front building is relatively larger and the maximum wind velocity is approximately 2.5 times the incoming wind velocity.The numerical results can be used in layout planning of high-rise residential buildings to create better environment for ventilation purpose in an urban area.
文摘This paper based on Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations standard ?model [1];the surface pressure on the wind field around two adjacent high-rise buildings was numerically simulated with software Fluent. The results show that with the influence of adjacent high-rise building, numerical simulation is a good way to study the wind field around high-rise building and the distribution of wind pressure on building’ surface. The pressures on the windward surface are positive with the maximum at 2/3 H height and have lower values on the top and bottom. The pressures on the leeward surface and two sides were negative. Due to the serious flow separation at the corner of building’s windward, the wind field has a high turbulent kinetic energy.
文摘The reliability of the numerical K ε model for determining wind pressure on building surfaces is evaluated. The solution algorithm is based on a body fitted non orthogonal curvilinear coordinate system and a staggered grid arrangement. The covariant velocity components are chosen as dependent variables. Convective fluxes are described by the Power Law Scheme. The grids are generated with an elliptic grid generator using control functions. The results compare favorably with those by Oxford wind tunnel measurements.
基金NSFC Project (Grant No. 40575069)partly by Zhejiang Science and Technology Foundation (Grant No. KF2006002)
文摘Flow structure and wind pressure distribution caused by obtuse obstacles are usually the focuses in Computational Wind Engineer researches (CWE). By solving the non-hydrostatical dynamic equations, PUMA model (Peking University Model of Atmospheric Environment) was developed and applied to simulating the flow structure and wind pressure distribution around a tower-shaped building. Evaluation about the wind environment and wind loads around the building was obtained through the analysis of the numerical simulation results and wind tunnel data. Comparisons between the simulation and wind tunnel study indicate that numerical simulation results agree well in the flow field and wind pressure distribution around the tower-shaped building. On the other hand, the horizontal grid interval of 2 m and the vertical grid of 3 m were still too crude to simulate the flow structure and wind pressure distribution on the building surface more exactly in detail; and the absence of suitable pressure perturbation parameterization scheme between the solid and the adjacent space also limits the accuracy of the numerical simulation. The numerical simulation model can be used to evaluate the wind environment and wind load around high buildings.
基金Supported by the High-tech Ship Research Project of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology(Grant No.2019[357]).
文摘This paper aims to reduce the wind resistance of the self-designed offshore tourism platform by optimizing its superstructure,and a transparent shape design is finally suggested.A numerical simulation was performed to calculate the wind load on the platform to test the effect of wind resistance reduction.Two original scale models(sealed and transparent)were established in accordance with the design requirements.The numerical simulation uses the FLUENT software combined with the built-in self-compiled user-defined function(UDF).The stochastic wind was also applied on the basis of the Davenport wind spectrum.The detached eddy simulation(DES)model was used to solve the NS equation.Numerical simulation results show that the wind resistance reduction for the transparent shape model is subtle in the horizontal direction but can effectively reduce the drag force and moment in the vertical direction.Moreover,the force variation of the transparent shape model under different wind attack angles decreases,which reduces the wind load fluctuations.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars (Grant No. 51125031)
文摘Compared with Gaussian wind loads, there is a higher probability of strong suction fluctuations occurrence for non-Gaussian wind pressures. These instantaneous and intermittent fluctuations are the initial cause of local damage to roof structures, par- ticularly at the edges and comers of long-span roofs. Thus, comparative errors would occur if a Gaussian model is used to de- scribe a non-Gaussian wind load, and structural security would not be guaranteed. This paper presents a simplified method based on the inverse fast Fourier transform （IFFT）, in which the amplitude spectrum is established via a target power spectrum. Also, the phase spectrum is constructed by introducing the exponential peak generation （EPG） model. Finally, a random pro- cess can be generated via IFFT that meets the specified power spectral density （PSD）, skewness and kurtosis. In contrast to a wind tunnel experiment, this method can avoid the coupled relation between the non-Gaussian and the power spectrum char- acteristics, and lead to the desired computational efficiency. Its fitting accuracy is not affected by phase spectrum. Moreover, the fitting precision of the kurtosis and PSD parameters can be guaranteed. In a few cases, the fitting precision of the skewness parameter is fairly poor, but kurtosis is more important than skewness in the description of the non-Gaussian characteristics. Above all, this algorithm is simple and stable and would be an effective method to simulate a non-Gaussian signal.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 70371011) the Science Research Foundation of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Education (Grant No. 06EZ007).
文摘Based on the CFD technique, fifteen cases were evaluated for the airflows and pollutant dispersions inside urban street canyons formed by slanted roof buildings. The simulated wind fields and concentration contours show that W/H, W/h and h/H （where W is the street width, and Hand h are the heights of buildings at the leeward and windward sides of the street, respectively） are the crucial factors in determining the vortex structure and pollutant distribution within a canyon. It is concluded that （1） in a symmetrical canyon, at W/H =0.5 two vortices （an upper clockwise vortex between the slanted roofs and a lower counter-clockwise one） are developed and pollutants accumulate on the windward side of the street, whereas at w/H=2.0 only one clockwise vortex is generated and thus pollution piles up on the leeward side, （2） in a step-up canyon with W/H=0.5 to 2.0 （at h/H =1.5 to 2.0）and a step-down canyon with W/h=1.0 （at h/H =0.5 to 0.667）, the pollution level close to the lower building is higher than that close to the taller building since a clockwise vortex is generated in the step-up canyon and a counter-clockwise one in the step-down canyon, （3） in a narrow step-down canyon with W/h=0.5 （at h/H =0.667） very poor ventilation properties is detected, and inside a wider step-down canyon with W/h=2.0 the vortex structure and consequently pollutant distribution varies greatly with h/H.
文摘High buildings or architectural complex in urban areas remarkably distort the urban surface wind fields. As the air flow approaches,local strong wind may appear around the buildings. The strong wind makes the pedestrians on sidewalks, entrances and terrace very uncomfortable and causes the pedestrian level wind environment problem. In this studies, hot-wire wind measurement, wind scouring in wind tunnel and numerical computation were carried out to evaluate the wind environment of tall buildings in the prevailing flow conditions in Beijing areas. The results obtained by three techniques were compared and mutually verified. The conclusions drawn from three approaches agree with each other. Also the advantages and limitations of each method were analyzed. It is suggested that the combination of different techniques may produce better assessment of wind environment around high buildings.
基金funded by the Key Research and Development Program of Sichuan Province(No.2023YFWZ0008).
文摘This study simulates wind effects on a standard tall building model as specified bythe Commonwealth Advisory Aeronautical Council (CAARC). We generated data to enhanceliving conditions through passive flow control, which mitigates building weathering, reduceswind loads, and improves energy efficiency and natural ventilation. The research also aidsbuilding designers with robust numerical predictions. The validity of these results wasconfirmed by comparing drag coefficient (CD) values with those from previous studies. The findings demonstrate that passive flow control significantly reduces wind-induced drag forces onthe building at various angles of attack (a) by altering wind-induced pressures, reducingvorticity, and decreasing vortex shedding magnitudes. The objective was to identify theoptimal placement of segmented cladding materials with desired gaps between segments toallow airflow to influence temperature variations when exposed to wind at 293 K and a heatflux of 500 W/m^(2) at wind speeds of 1, 2, and 4 m/s (Reynolds numbers of 5.2×10^(3),10.4×10^(3), and 20.8×10^(3)). Using 2D numerical analysis, twenty-four different facade andbuilding model combinations were simulated. This study offers practical guidance on facadeselection and positioning to optimize wind resistance and enhance the livability and functionality of building environments.
