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Wind effects on buildings

Wind effects on buildings

Wind effects on buildings

(OP)
I have a design in which 2 buildings in relation to each other my compress and therefore amplify wind speed.  Is there any resource to confirm or tell me more about this effect.

RE: Wind effects on buildings

(OP)
Also, how tall must the building be before the compression of the atmosphere prevents an updraft?  These buildings are 16 feet tall, do I even need to worry about it?  If not, why not?

Thanks again.

RE: Wind effects on buildings

(OP)
Thanks Ron.

What I am talking about is the Venturi Effect, or tunnel effect.  These buildings are not enclosed at the top, and what I need to know is:
   At what elevation would the Atmospheric pressure prevent air from lifting over the building.

Thanks.

RE: Wind effects on buildings

The Engineering Research Center at Colorado State is one of the premier wind engineering research facilities in the world.  I worked at the lab as an undergraduate assistant and highly recommend forwarding your question there.

http://www.windlab.colostate.edu/

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