CFD- Wind
CFD- Wind
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Does anybody know CFD is same as wind tunnel study or is a different approach?
If not the same, what's difference? When one of them is better than the other?
Is CFD approved by code to be used?
Any articles or publication you know of.
Thank you
If not the same, what's difference? When one of them is better than the other?
Is CFD approved by code to be used?
Any articles or publication you know of.
Thank you






RE: CFD- Wind
Wind tunnel = testing with similitude.
I think that wind tunnel testing is the gold standard but is generally more expensive. I'm not sure how CFD works with code compliance.
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RE: CFD- Wind
RE: CFD- Wind
RE: CFD- Wind
The advantage of any computer modeling over any physical test is that its easy to run iterations, so therefore is a better design tool. I think CFD makes the most sense when used in addition to wind tunnel testing for final verification. It makes possible complex aerodynamic interventions in tall buildings, and wind calming studies at street level for pedestrians.
RE: CFD- Wind
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