Experimental Study on the Effects of Aspect Ratio on the Wind Pressure Coefficient of Piloti Buildings

Abstract

Owing to strong winds during the typhoon season, damage to pilotis in the form of dropout of the exterior materials occurs frequently. Pilotis placed at the end exhibit a large peak wind pressure coefficient of the ceiling. In this study, the experimental wind direction angle of wind pressure tests was conducted in seven directions, with wind test angles varying from 0° to 90° at intervals of 15°, centered on the piloti position, which was accomplished using the wind tunnel experimental system. Regardless of the height of the building, the maximum peak wind pressure coefficient was observed at the center of the piloti, whereas the minimum peak wind pressure coefficient was noted at the corners, which corresponds with the wind direction inside the piloti. The distribution of the peak wind pressure coefficient was similar for both suburban and urban environments. However, in urban areas, the maximum peak wind pressure coefficient was approximately 1.4–1.7 times greater than that in suburban areas. The maximum peak wind pressure coefficient of the piloti ceiling was observed at the inside corner, whereas the minimum peak wind pressure coefficient was noted at the outer edge of the ceiling. As the height of the building increased, the maximum peak wind pressure coefficient decreased. Suburban and urban areas exhibited similar peak wind pressure distributions; however, the maximum peak wind pressure coefficient in urban areas was approximately 1.2–1.5 times larger than that in suburban areas.

Wind Effects on Re-Entrant Wing Faces of Plus Plan-Shaped Building

“…The outcomes derived through Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) are particularly sensitive to factors such as the surrounding wind environment and the type of meshing employed [25]. Previous research delved into wind pressure analysis using the wind tunnel method applied to various piloti building models [26]. Notably, for the piloti building with an end type, the roof experienced considerably higher pressure compared to other models of piloti buildings.…”