Table 1 Details of the building case study and the aerodynamic experiment
From: Experimental investigation of the aerodynamics of a large industrial building with parapet
Full-scale dimensions, W × L | 49.68 m × 39.62 m (163 ft. × 130 ft.) |
|---|---|
Eave height, H | 6.55 m (21.5 ft.) |
Roof slope | 1 to 12 gable roof |
Real perimeter parapet height | 0.91 m (3 ft.) |
Suggested perimeter parapet heights | 0, 0.46, 0.91, 1.38, and 1.83 m (0, 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6 ft.) |
Number of pressure taps | 196 |
Model scale | 1:50 |
Model dimensions, w × l × h | 99.36 cm × 79.24 cm × 13.1 cm |
Maximum open-jet blockage ratio | 8.51% |
Upstream terrain roughness, z0 | 0.03 m (0.1 ft.) |
Wind direction angles | 0, 45, and 90 deg. |