JOURNAL OF WIND ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL AERODYNAMICS
Scope & Guideline
Charting New Horizons in Aerodynamics and Structural Resilience
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Wind Load Analysis and Structural Response:
Research on wind loads acting on various structures, including buildings, bridges, and wind turbines, focusing on their dynamic response and stability under wind-induced forces. - Aerodynamics of Vehicles and Structures:
Studies involving the aerodynamic performance of vehicles, including trains and cars, as well as tall buildings and other structures, analyzing their design and operational efficiency in wind environments. - Numerical and Experimental Methods:
Utilization of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), large-eddy simulations (LES), and wind tunnel experiments to predict and analyze wind behavior and its effects on structures. - Renewable Energy Applications:
Exploration of wind energy technologies, including wind turbine aerodynamics and energy efficiency, along with related environmental impacts and optimization strategies. - Environmental Wind Effects:
Investigations into the impacts of wind on environmental phenomena, including pollutant dispersion, microclimates, and the effects of urban design on wind flow. - Innovative Control Strategies:
Development of novel strategies and technologies for controlling wind-induced vibrations and enhancing the stability of structures through passive and active methods.
Trending and Emerging
- Machine Learning and AI Applications:
An increasing number of studies are utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance predictions of wind loads, structural responses, and energy efficiency in wind-related applications. - Advanced Numerical Simulation Techniques:
There is a growing trend toward the use of advanced numerical methods, such as large-eddy simulations (LES) and hybrid approaches, to more accurately model complex wind interactions with structures. - Resilience and Adaptation Strategies:
Research focusing on the resilience of structures against extreme wind events, including the impact of climate change on wind patterns and the development of adaptation strategies for infrastructure. - Urban Wind Dynamics:
A significant increase in studies on urban wind dynamics, particularly how urban design influences wind flow and its implications for pedestrian comfort and safety. - Innovative Wind Energy Solutions:
Emerging research on novel wind energy technologies, including optimization of turbine designs and integration of renewable energy systems into urban environments. - Health and Safety Assessments:
An uptick in studies assessing the health impacts of wind on urban populations, including pollutant dispersion and thermal comfort, as well as safety evaluations for structures under extreme wind conditions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Wind Engineering Approaches:
Older methodologies such as simple static wind load calculations are becoming less common as researchers increasingly adopt sophisticated numerical simulations and experimental techniques. - Basic Wind Speed Measurements:
The focus on basic observational studies of wind speed is waning, as more emphasis is placed on complex modeling and predictive analytics for dynamic wind conditions. - Single-Disciplinary Studies:
Research papers focused solely on theoretical aspects without practical applications or interdisciplinary approaches are becoming less frequent, reflecting a trend towards integrated studies that combine various engineering disciplines. - Simplistic Energy Models:
Basic models for predicting wind energy potential are declining in favor of more comprehensive approaches that account for complex local conditions and advanced forecasting techniques.
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