Aero-Fluid Dynamics & Wind-Load Resistance Engineering Team
Engineering wind-resistant structures and systems through aero-fluid dynamics research and wind-load testing.
Unit Mission
The Aero-Fluid Dynamics & Wind-Load Resistance Engineering Team engineers wind-resistant structures and systems — conducting wind tunnel testing, computational fluid dynamics analysis, and full-scale wind load testing to advance understanding of wind-structure interaction and develop the engineering solutions needed to protect buildings and infrastructure from hurricane, tornado, and extreme wind damage. The team applies aerodynamics, structural engineering, and wind engineering to develop the design standards and protective technologies that reduce wind-related disaster losses.
Key Functions
Wind Tunnel Testing
Conducting wind tunnel tests of structures and components — measuring wind pressures, forces, and flow patterns on building models to characterize wind loading and develop the data needed for wind-resistant design.
CFD Analysis
Applying computational fluid dynamics to wind engineering — simulating wind flow around structures to analyze wind loading, assess pedestrian wind comfort, and optimize building shapes for wind resistance.
Resistant Design
Developing wind-resistant design solutions — engineering the structural systems, cladding details, and protective measures needed to protect buildings and infrastructure from hurricane, tornado, and extreme wind damage.
Operational Capabilities
Disaster, Climate & Infrastructure Resilience Directorate
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