Optimization of internal pressure for designing industrial buildings

该项目旨在了解风暴期间建筑物的内部压力，以提高安全性和性能。建筑物的内压取决于建筑物的体积、柔性以及建筑物围护结构中的开口尺寸，并且是建筑物设计中的关键荷载参数。风暴破坏调查表明，在建筑物设计中经常使用不正确的内部压力，导致损坏。该项目旨在研究具有一系列体积和围护结构开口的建筑物中产生的内部压力。结合模型尺寸和全尺寸的测试和理论分析，以确定通过开口的高度湍流气流的关键参数。研究结果将为规范中设计数据的修订和建筑物一致的最佳设计指南提供信息。

The project seeks to understand the internal pressure in a building during windstorms, to improve safety and performance. The internal pressure in a building is dependent on its volume and flexibility and the sizes of openings in the building envelope, and is a critical loading parameter in building design. Windstorm damage investigations have shown that incorrect internal pressures are frequently used in building design, leading to damage. This project aims to study the internal pressures generated in buildings with a range of volumes and openings in the envelope. A combination of model-scale and full-scale tests and theoretical analysis are planned to determine critical parameters for highly turbulent air-flow though openings. Results will inform the revision of design data in codes and of guidelines for consistent, optimal design of buildings.