Wind Analysis for Low-rise Building

Wind analysis can include but is not limited to evaluating comfort, wind loading on structures, as well as pollution, and natural ventilation. Below, further explanation and real-life wind evaluations and wind simulations will be discussed. Definition. Emporis defines a low-rise as “an enclosed structure below 35 metres [115 feet] which is divided into regular floor levels“. […]

Wind forces can break the building’s load path or punch a hole in the building envelope. Sometimes the actual force of high winds can cause a door or window to break open. Other times nearby debris can be picked up in the wind and projected against the building envelope.

Wind analysis can include but is not limited to evaluating comfort, wind loading on structures, as well as pollution, and natural ventilation. Below, further explanation and real-life wind evaluations and wind simulations will be discussed. Definition. Emporis defines a low-rise as “an enclosed structure below 35 metres [115 feet] which is divided into regular floor levels“.