Project 1:
Characterization of turbulent wind flow around a building and its relationship with wind-induced pressure

The wind flow pattern around a building (i.e., wake flow) can lead to undesirable effects such as reduced air ventilation and pollutant dispersion in the downwind region. However, wind flow is highly turbulent and three-dimensional, making it difficult to understand. This project focuses on the space-time characterization of the turbulent wake behind building models of different geometries. It examines the relationship between the wind pressure acting on the building models and the surrounding time-varying wind field, aiming to identify a reasonable velocity-pressure generation mechanism.