Simulation of wind flows around the model of Austin’s 321 West 6th Street illustrates the E-SE wind direction that resulted in the largest cross-wind response on the 58-story high-rise. The hotter the ...

Everybody is familiar with wind tunnels and many will have seen films or pictures that depict their use in aircraft, spacecraft design, and automobile adverts showcasing how aerodynamic their cars are ...

For the first time, engineers at MIT have developed a comprehensive, physics-based model that accurately represents the airflow around rotors even under extreme conditions. The new model enables the ...