CONTROL OF ADVERSE WIND NEAR BUILDINGS

The characteristics of basic "flow modules" associated with an isolated building, a fence and building combination, and a building with various canopies in a simulated atmospheric boundary layer are documented. It is shown that the installation of a porous fence in open areas produces effective protection for pedestrians, while its presence in front of the building worsens the condition there.

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• Authors:
  • Merati, P
  • Wigeland, R
  • Nagib, H
• Publication Date: 1982-9

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 509-521
• Serial:
  • Journal of Transportation Engineering
  • Volume: 108
  • Issue Number: TE5
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-947X
  • Serial URL: https://ascelibrary.org/journal/jtepbs

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Building; Fences; Pedestrian safety; Transportation; Walking; Wind
• Old TRIS Terms: Pedestrian protection; Wind effects; Wind stresses
• Subject Areas: Design; Planning and Forecasting; Transportation (General); I21: Planning of Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00369430
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 31 1983 12:00AM