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Numerical simulation and validation of local wind environment of twin-box girder with wind barriers
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) was used to reproduce wind fields around a twin-box girder. Wind tunnel tests and field measurements were...
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Numerical study on reasonable lengths of wind barriers with different thicknesses in wind tunnel tests
In a wind tunnel, the characteristics of wind barrier have a significant effect on the aerodynamic characteristics of a train. Using the improved...
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Effects of wind barriers on the aerodynamic characteristics of bridge-train system for a road-rail same-story truss bridge
Wind barriers are commonly adopted to prevent the effects of wind on high-speed railway trains, but their wind-proofing effects are greatly affected...
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Review of OpenFOAM applications in the computational wind engineering: from wind environment to wind structural engineering
The use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in the wind engineering (WE) is generally defined as computational wind engineering (CWE). Since its...
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Aerodynamic Interference and Dynamic Influence of Wind Barrier on Train-bridge Coupling Vibration System
Wind barrier is an important wind-resistant measure for the running performance of trains on long-span bridges. This study aims to clarify how the...
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Numerical study on optimal structural parameters of train wind barrier based on orthogonal design
Wind barriers have attracted significant attention as an effective measure to ensure train safety under crosswinds. However, in past decades, the...
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Numerical evaluation of the use of vegetation as a shelterbelt for enhancing the wind and thermal comfort in peripheral and lateral-type skygardens in highrise buildings
Skygardens or skycourts are a unique architectural intervention in the built environment, enhancing the social, economic, and environmental values of...
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Wind-Driven Design
This chapter introduces the wind-driven design method for creating nature-conscious, wind-adaptive architecture. With the changing climate, urban...
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Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Building-Mounted INVELOX Wind Turbines
Renewable energy sources are becoming more widely used in the pursuit of a sustainable future. Wind energy is considered one of the most significant...
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Resource assessment for combined offshore wind and wave energy in China
The development of offshore wind farms has experienced rapid growth during the past decade. In particular, China has the highest number of...
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Numerical Analysis of High-Speed Train Induced Aerodynamic Load on Noise Barrier Considering Wind Effect
Along the high-speed railway lines, the noise barriers need to be installed to protect nearby inhabitants from noise pollution caused by the running...
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Effects of sudden change in wind loads on running performance of trains on a highway-railway one-story bridge in crosswinds
To investigate the effects of sudden change in wind loads on the running performance of trains on the bridge in crosswinds, a highway-railway...
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Wind-Induced Interference Effects due to Partial Shielding of Building
The wind-induced interference effects on structural responses of two nearby buildings due to partial shielding are examined based on wind tunnel...
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Perspectives of Peridynamic Theory in Wind Turbines Computational Modeling
The applications of wind turbines are consistently increasing across the globe. Competent and sustainable wind energy harnessing inherently requires...
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Train-induced aerodynamic characteristics of vertical sound barriers influenced by several factors
Investigations into the aerodynamic properties of vertical sound barriers exposed to high-speed operations employ computational fluid dynamics. The...
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Computational study of reducing wind loads on solar-power plants using windbreaks
Photovoltaic (PV) systems are widely used for power generation in open areas. Extreme wind conditions affect both the safety of their supporting...
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Integrating hydro and wind resources for effective congestion management in a hybrid electricity market
Congestion management in deregulated electricity systems threatens system security and reliability. Integration of renewable energy sources,...
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Circular Economy and Autonomous Remanufacturing for End-of-Life Offshore Wind Turbines
Offshore wind energy is considered as one of the fastest growing sustainable energy sources in the world. Offshore wind turbines (OWTs) are the most...
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Numerical simulation of rime ice accretion on a three-dimensional wind turbine blade using a Lagrangian approach
The accreted ice on wind turbine blades significantly deteriorates the blade aerodynamic performance and consequently the power production. The...
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Numerical Solution of the Crown Forest Fires Spread Taking into Account Fire Barriers and Breaks
Using the method of mathematical modeling, the process of the emergence and spread of crown forest fires, as well as their termination in the...