Aerodynamic interference of wind flow around three cylindrical bodies with surface roughness

Abstract

The aerodynamic interference effect is an important and complex phenomenon that can modified wind flow around structures in a group and wind loading on structures can significantly increase. Three cylindrical buildings in one row with a rough surface and surrounding lower minor buildings were studied by experimental measurement in wind tunnel with a turbulent boundary layer. The experimental study was focused on aerodynamical forces, local dynamic pressure on a facade of the buildings, and visualization of wind flow around buildings.