Netherlands, July 6, 2011
In conjunction with JDH consulting, the Wind Engineering
research group at the University of Birmingham have
developed a unique series of master classes in Wind
Engineering, which aim to provide a broad introduction to
the subject. These classes will be delivered in the week
before the International Conference on Wind Engineering in
Amsterdam. For full details please visit the Wind Research
website by clicking on the link below.
http://www.windresearch.org/course.html
Description:
In conjunction with JDH consulting, the Wind Engineering
research group at the University of Birmingham have
developed a unique series of master classes in Wind
Engineering, which aim to provide a broad introduction to
the subject. These classes will be delivered in the week
before the International Conference on Wind Engineering in
Amsterdam (NLR). A draft timetable is provided below for
information. The course fee is 350 (GBP Sterling) for early
bookings (before 31st May 2011) and 500 (GBP Sterling)
thereafter using an online booking and payment system.
For further information please contact us
contactus@windresearch.org
Wednesday (pm)
1:00 Introduction
1.15 Wind climate, structure and statistics
2.15 Bluff body aerodynamics
3.15 Break
3.45 Experimental techniques
Thursday (am)
9.00 Numerical techniques
10.00 Codes of practice
11.30 Low rise buildings, roofs and internal pressures
Thursday (pm)
2.00 High rise structures, chimneys and masts
3.30 Bridges and bridge cables
Friday (am)
9.00 Ventilation and wind driven rain
10.00 Wind environment
11.30 Wind Energy
Speakers
Prof C J Baker - University of Birmingham
Dr J D Holmes - JDH Consulting
Dr M Sterling - University of Birmingham
Dr. Ir. B Blocken - Eindhoven University of Technology
Dr S O Hansen - Svend Ole Hansen ApS, Wind Engineering
Dr H Hemida - University of Birmingham
Dr J Owen - University of Nottingham
Dr A D Quinn - University of Birmingham
