ASG PRESENTATION – Wind Related Issues and the Use of Supplementary Damping in Tall Buildings.

Presentation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WOdKg0Iw2E

When – Thursday 1st September 2016 //

Abstract:

This presentation will give an overview of the wind related issues in the design of high rises and shaping optimization strategies and will also outline the importance of damping, both intrinsic to the structural materials and as contributed by a supplementary system, in achieving a high-performing structure. //

Learning Objectives:

• Gain an appreciation for the aerodynamic and meteorological variables involved in wind engineering.
• Learn the potential benefits of alternative modelling and analytical approaches for the derivation of wind loads, specifically wind tunnel testing.
• Explore different wind tunnel testing techniques available for predicting structural wind forces.
• Develop an understanding of wind-induced phenomena that cause high wind loads and discuss possible solutions.
• Provide actual project examples of buildings where Shape Optimization Strategies have helped.
• Develop an awareness of the factors that affect building acceleration response and the significance of structural damping estimates.
• Understand the negative consequences of large accelerations on occupants of a structure, even when the stress in structural materials is well within acceptable limits.
• Gain a familiarity with traditional passive supplementary damping technologies in structures.

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About RWDI:

RWDI is a specialty engineering consulting firm of over 450 employees in 14 offices worldwide involved in the science of buildings and structures. We help design teams overcome challenges of a wide range of environmental and integrated sustainability issues. Our expert consultants provide clients with the services necessary to make ecologically, economically and equitably sound decisions. Our approach is built on a foundation of innovative thinking, modelling technologies and collaboration that assists designers in achieving high performance while reducing cost, time and risk.

About the Speaker:

Sudeesh is an experienced wind engineer and project manager with several years of practical experience in the field of wind loading and building aerodynamics. Sudeesh’s history with RWDI dates back to 2005 when he joined the firm at RWDI headquarters in Guelph, Canada after earning a Master’s Degree in Wind Engineering from Concordia University in Montreal. His experience grew over the years performing wind loading studies on all manner of complex, high-rise towers. He has several high profile projects to his credit, including Nakheel's Supertall Tower in Dubai, World Trade Center 2 in New York, Signature Tower in Jakarta and the current Queensbridge Tower in Melbourne. Sudeesh has worked as an Engineer / Project Manager / Consultant in various international offices of RWDI (Canada, UAE, UK) where he has strengthened each office through effective technical consulting by working closely with architects, engineers and developers to help promote cost effective designs whilst also ensuring such buildings are in synergy with the microclimate. Sudeesh is now located in RWDI’s Singapore office, where he is responsible for the management and associated technical consulting for RWDI’s projects in the Asia Pacific region.