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CFD Modeling for peak pressure assessment on buildings
We are looking for a passionate student to contribute to our research in the field of Computational Wind Engineering. The selected candidate will work on exploring the feasibility of assessing the peak pressures experienced by buildings utilizing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques. This research aims to explore the performance and costs associated to high-fidelity simulations for this relevant assessment under Read more
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Dynamics of an aerial cableway through a time-varying meshing finite element approach
Ropeways have been used intensively for transportation of goods and people since the early nineteenth century. To study the nonlinear effects of the forces acting on the carrying cable, and how they affect the static and dynamic behaviour of the plant, a finite element model with a time-varying mesh has been developed. The system modelling Read more
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Dynamic Response of Slender Structures to Downbursts
Background and MotivationDownbursts are localized, intense downdrafts produced by convective storms that generate strong, transient, and highly non-uniform wind fields near the ground. Unlike synoptic winds, downbursts exhibit rapid temporal variation and complex spatial characteristics, posing a significant challenge to conventional wind engineering assumptions. Slender structures such as transmission towers, chimneys, masts, long-span bridges, and Read more
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Local wind speed estimation from rotor loads
Understanding wind conditions is crucial to optimize energy yield, minimize fatigue loading, and improve the power output quality of wind turbines and farms. This thesis aims to turn the rotor of a wind turbine into a sensor by devising a technique for estimating wind speed using measurements of rotor loads. Specific objectives of this thesis Read more