Wind pressures on roofs of very low and very large industrial buildings

Existing Improvements in Simulation of Fire–Wind Interaction and Its Effects on Structures

“…The authors presented the flow field properties on the roof, introducing a reliance on the relative height of the building. They described the pressure profile on industrial roofs [54] and have done more research associated with natural smoke venting efficiency [55]. This analysis was conducted in a boundary layer wind tunnel, and the significance of the width-height ratio of structures on the flow was specified.…”

Wind Pressure Evaluation for Field and Ridge Tiles

“…Residential structures, the subject of the present study, also fall into the category of "bluff bodies" characterized by sharp corners at roofs and walls that causes strong wind flow separation resulting in high suctions (uplift). The severity of vortex-induced uplift observed on roofs for example is well documented by the following researchers (Stathopoulos 1987, Stathopoulos et al 1990, Kramer and Gerhardt 1989, Gerhardt and Kramer 1992, Mehta and Levitan 1992, Cochran and Cermak 1992, Cochran et. al.…”

Evaluation of Wind-Induced Internal Pressure In Low-Rise Buildings: A Multi Scale Experimental and Numerical Approach

“…The severity of vortex-induced uplift observed on roofs is well documented by the following researchers (Stathopoulos 1987;Kramer and Gerhardt 1989;Saathoff and Melboume 1989;Stathopoulos et al 1990;Cochran and Cermark 1992;Gerhardt and Kramer 1992;Mehta and Levitan 1992;Cochran et al 1993;Tieleman et al 1994;Lin et al 1995;Kawai and Nishimura 1996;Lin and Surry 1998;Banks and Meroney 2001;Robertson et al 2007). Once the roof corner is ripped off, the damage usually cascades to other areas and cause subsequent damage due to water intrusion, change in internal aerodynamics, etc.…”