Research Grant Opportunity
"Estimation of Wind Loads on Porous Façades Using Computational Fluid Dynamics" – University of Bologna – Call deadline 30 Jan.
Posted on by Vincenzo Picozzi
The project is part of the research initiative “Safe design of porous Façades exposed to Extreme wind conditions – SaFEx” and aims to investigate the aerodynamic behavior of buildings featuring façades made with porous elements. The use of porous façades is increasingly widespread in contemporary architecture, thanks to their ability to combine aesthetically refined solutions with high energy performance and living comfort. However, the loads acting on these elements are largely determined by wind action, making an in-depth study of local aerodynamic behavior essential. The SaFEx project aims to adopt an integrated approach between simulations and experimental tests to characterize the interaction between the aerodynamic behavior of façade elements and the building as a whole. The numerical simulations will require the use of the open-source software OpenFOAM and high-performance computing (HPC) resources. The project will start on 1 March 2025.
For more info click here or write to Prof. Luca Patruno .
