Introduction

Wind engineering and aerodynamics play a critical role in designing safe and efficient structures, vehicles, and energy systems. This advanced course explores the fundamentals of wind flow, aerodynamic forces, turbulence modeling, and wind-resistant design in applications such as civil engineering, aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy. Participants will gain hands-on experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD), wind tunnel testing, and real-world case studies to optimize performance and safety.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

1. Understand wind flow characteristics and boundary layer theory.
2. Analyze wind loading on buildings, bridges, and urban structures.
3. Apply computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for aerodynamic simulations.
4. Explore aerodynamic design principles for aerospace and automotive applications.
5. Study wind tunnel testing methodologies.
6. Examine offshore and onshore wind turbine aerodynamics for renewable energy optimization.
7. Investigate storm resilience and extreme wind impact mitigation.
8. Learn about smart materials and active control strategies for wind-resistant design.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

• Structural and Civil Engineers involved in wind-resistant building design.
• Aerospace and Automotive Engineers focusing on aerodynamics and performance enhancement.
• Renewable Energy Specialists working on wind turbine optimization.
• Researchers and Academics in wind engineering, CFD, and fluid mechanics.
• Urban Planners and Architects concerned with wind flow in cityscapes and microclimate control.

Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of Wind Engineering

• Morning Session:

  1. Introduction to Wind Engineering and Aerodynamics: Applications across industries.
  2. Atmospheric Boundary Layer and Wind Flow Characteristics.
  3. Wind Load on Structures: ASCE, Eurocode, and international standards.
  4. Basics of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for Wind Analysis.

• Afternoon Session:

  1. Wind-Induced Vibrations and Structural Response: Aeroelasticity, vortex shedding, and damping techniques.
  2. Case Study: Wind loading on high-rise buildings.
  3. Hands-on Workshop: CFD simulation of wind flow around a structure.
  4. Future Trends in Wind-Responsive Architecture.

Day 2: Aerodynamics in Civil Engineering and Infrastructure

• Morning Session:

  1. Wind Effects on Bridges and Tall Buildings: Flutter and aerodynamic stability.
  2. Urban Wind Flow and Microclimate Control: Pedestrian comfort and ventilation.
  3. Tornado and Hurricane Resilience: Design strategies for extreme wind events.
  4. Turbulence and Wake Effects in Built Environments.

• Afternoon Session:

  1. Wind Tunnel Testing Methods for Civil Structures.
  2. Case Study: Bridge failure due to wind effects (Tacoma Narrows, etc.).
  3. Practical Session: CFD modeling of wind effects on urban structures.
  4. Advancements in Smart Materials for Wind-Resistant Design.

Day 3: Aerodynamics in Aerospace and Automotive Engineering

• Morning Session:

  1. Aircraft Aerodynamics and Drag Reduction Techniques.
  2. Automotive Aerodynamics: Enhancing efficiency and downforce.
  3. Supersonic and Hypersonic Flow Phenomena.
  4. Wind Tunnel Testing in Aerospace and Automotive Engineering.

• Afternoon Session:

  1. CFD Applications in Vehicle and Aircraft Aerodynamics.
  2. Case Study: Drag reduction in electric vehicle design.
  3. Hands-on Workshop: Simulating airflow over an aircraft wing using CFD.
  4. Innovations in Active Flow Control for Aerodynamic Efficiency.

Day 4: Wind Energy and Turbine Aerodynamics

• Morning Session:

  1. Wind Turbine Aerodynamics and Blade Design.
  2. Onshore vs. Offshore Wind Energy Systems.
  3. Betz Limit and Maximum Wind Power Extraction.
  4. Wind Farm Layout Optimization and Wake Effects.

• Afternoon Session:

  1. Case Study: CFD analysis of wind turbine blade performance.
  2. Hands-on Workshop: Simulating airflow over a wind turbine blade.
  3. Turbine Load and Structural Integrity Analysis.
  4. Emerging Technologies in Wind Energy: Vertical-Axis Turbines and Floating Wind Farms.

Day 5: Future Trends and Advanced Wind Engineering Applications

• Morning Session:

  1. Aerodynamics of Sports and High-Performance Engineering: Cycling, sailing, and racing.
  2. Smart Wind Control Systems: Adaptive facades, active flow control, and AI-driven optimization.
  3. Climate Change and Urban Wind Engineering.
  4. Wind Engineering in Disaster Mitigation: Tsunami barriers, storm shelters, and extreme weather resilience.

• Afternoon Session:

  1. Final Project Presentation: Optimizing wind effects in real-world applications.
  2. Review and Q&A: Addressing practical challenges in wind engineering.
  3. Assessment and Evaluation.
  4. Certification Ceremony.

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Wind Engineering and Aerodynamics, validating their expertise in wind flow analysis, structural wind loading, aerodynamics, and wind energy applications.

Key Benefits of the Course:

✔ Practical exposure to CFD simulations, wind tunnel testing, and aerodynamic optimization.
✔ Hands-on projects in wind engineering applications across multiple industries.
✔ Real-world case studies from civil, aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy sectors.
✔ Led by industry experts in aerodynamics, wind engineering, and fluid mechanics.