Dear All,
The Institution of Structural Engineers, wish to invite you to the following webinar presentation:
Across-wind phenomenon, preliminary calculation of across-wind loads, wind tunnel testing, across-wind spectra, and example mitigation measures applied to projects.
Location and Date:
Online Webinar via Zoom
Tuesday 18 March 2025 at 19:00 GST
Across-wind forces govern tall building design occasionally. These forces can be exorbitantly high compared to along-wind forces which is a worry for structural designers. Across-wind phenomenon fundamentals are described in this talk, followed by preliminary calculation of across-wind load using AS/NZS 1170.2:2021 with an example covering wind tunnel testing, across-wind spectra, and mitigation measures. Considering the complexity of the phenomenon and its dependence on many parameters, the industry relies on wind tunnel testing to identify the true across-wind load on any building. Across-wind loading is very sensitive to the geometry of the building and its surroundings, and hence wind tunnel testing is the only option to conclude the impact. In case of significant impact, sometimes the building design as originally envisioned may not be feasible without reducing across-wind impact. Geometric modification, structural tuning, and supplementary damping systems are usually relied upon to mitigate this impact. These topics are also briefly covered in this talk.
About the Speakers
K. Suresh Kumar, PhD, Peng, MASCE
Principal/Vice President – Global Consulting RWDI
Currently based in Dubai, UAE, Suresh Kumar is a recognized leader in the field of wind engineering who serves as Vice President at Global Consulting. Suresh has 35+ years of international experience as a Wind Engineering Researcher/ Consultant. Suresh spearheaded the establishment of RWDI’s 5th wind tunnel in Trivandrum, India, where he successfully led a team of 50 technocrats for 15 years before moving abroad. He has had the privilege of working as a wind consultant on many iconic structures worldwide including the world’s tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, and a few confidential supertall towers. Suresh has published/presented numerous papers in international journals/ conferences and is active professionally worldwide.
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