Course Catalogue.

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• develop a good understanding of how wind interacts with buildings and other structures
• make calculations of wind loads on structures and cladding for design purposes
• assess the impact of ground-level snow drifting and work out roof snow loading
• know how to use the provisions of the Canadian wind code
• find out how to reduce wind loads and ensure wind-resistant construction

Description
Wind engineering applications form an integral part of the building design process, providing architects and design engineers with a comprehensive understanding of the interaction between environmental factors and building design. A proper connotation of this interaction can provide significant cost savings to building owners. Wind engineering and building aerodynamics examine the impact of wind action on a building in terms of wind pressures.

Wind engineering studies also address concerns related to off-site impacts of new construction on existing surroundings and microclimatic impacts on pedestrian areas.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Wind Engineering
• Meteorological Aspects
• Applications / Practice
• Building Aerodynamics
• Provisions of the Canadian Wind Code
• Wind Loads on Structures
• Wind Design Case Study
• Pedestrian Winds
• Ground Level Snow Drifting and Snow Loading on Roofs
• Design Cases

Who Should Attend
Building Designers • Architects • Builders • Civil and Construction Engineers • Building Officials • Others Involved in the Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Buildings and Other Structures