Synopses & Reviews
The book presents a state-of-the-art in environmental aerodynamics and the structural design of wind energy support structures, particularly from a modern computational perspective. Examples include real-life applications dealing with pollutant dispersion in the building environment, pedestrian-level winds, comfort levels, relevant legislation and remedial measures. Design methodologies for wind energy structures include reliability assessment and code frameworks.
Synopsis
This book covers environmental aerodynamics and structural design of wind energy support structures from a modern computational viewpoint, with sample applications dealing with pollutant dispersion in the building environment, pedestrian-level winds, and more.
Table of Contents
T. Stathopoulos: Introduction to environmental aerodynamics.- T. Stathopoulos: Applications of environmental aerodynamics.- B. Blocken: Computational wind engineering. Theory and applications.- A. Zasso, P. Schito: Aero-servo-elastic design of wind turbines: numerical and wind tunnel modeling contribution.- P. Schaumann et al.: Support structures of wind energy converters.- C. C. Baniotopoulos et al.: Topics of the design of tubular steel wind turbine towers.- C. Borri, P. Biagnini, E. Marion: Large wind turbines in earthquake areas: structural analyses, design/construction and in-situ testing.