Proceedings of the XVII Conference of the Italian Association for Wind Engineering: IN-VENTO 2022

The volume presents the latest advances, innovations, and applications in wind engineering, covering diverse topics such as aeroelasticity, bluff-body aerodynamics, boundary layer wind tunnel testing, computational wind engineering, structural dynamics and reliability, wind-structure interaction, flow-induced vibrations, wind modeling and forecast, wind disaster mitigation, and wind climate assessment. It includes contributions selected through a rigorous international peer-review process, showcasing exciting ideas for novel research directions and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Format: Hardback
Length: 324 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2024
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The XVII Conference of the Italian Association for Wind Engineering (IN-VENTO) was held in Milan, Italy, on September 4-7, 2022, and this volume presents the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of wind engineering. The conference covered a wide range of topics, including aeroelasticity, bluff-body aerodynamics, boundary layer wind tunnel testing, computational wind engineering, structural dynamics and reliability, wind-structure interaction, flow-induced vibrations, wind modeling and forecast, wind disaster mitigation, and wind climate assessment. The contributions, which were selected through a rigorous international peer-review process, showcase numerous exciting ideas that will inspire novel research directions and promote multidisciplinary collaboration among different specialists.

Aeroelasticity is a fundamental aspect of wind engineering that involves the study of the interaction between aerodynamic forces and structural dynamics of structures. The conference featured presentations on various topics related to aeroelasticity, such as wind tunnel testing, numerical modeling, and control strategies. One of the key challenges in aeroelasticity is the prediction of wind-induced vibrations, which can cause damage to structures and pose a risk to human safety. Researchers presented new methods for predicting wind-induced vibrations, including machine learning algorithms and finite element models.

Bluff-body aerodynamics is another important area of wind engineering that deals with the flow around bluff bodies, such as buildings, towers, and bridges. The conference included presentations on the development of new computational methods for predicting the flow around bluff bodies, as well as experimental studies of the flow behavior. One of the key challenges in bluff-body aerodynamics is the prediction of wind-induced loads, which can cause structural failure. Researchers presented new methods for predicting wind-induced loads, including wind tunnel testing and numerical modeling.

Boundary layer wind tunnel testing is a critical tool for studying the flow behavior around structures. The conference featured presentations on the development of new boundary layer wind tunnel testing techniques, as well as experimental studies of the flow behavior. One of the key challenges in boundary layer wind tunnel testing is the accurate measurement of the flow velocity and pressure. Researchers presented new methods for measuring the flow velocity and pressure, including laser Doppler velocimetry and pressure sensors.

Computational wind engineering is a rapidly growing field that uses computer simulations to study the flow behavior around structures. The conference featured presentations on the development of new computational methods for predicting the flow behavior, as well as experimental studies of the flow behavior. One of the key challenges in computational wind engineering is the accurate representation of the complex flow physics. Researchers presented new methods for representing the complex flow physics, including mesh refinement and turbulence modeling.

Structural dynamics and reliability is a critical aspect of wind engineering that involves the study of the response of structures to wind loads. The conference featured presentations on the development of new structural design methods, as well as experimental studies of the structural response to wind loads. One of the key challenges in structural dynamics and reliability is the prediction of structural failure. Researchers presented new methods for predicting structural failure, including finite element models and probabilistic analysis.

Wind-structure interaction is a complex phenomenon that involves the interaction between the flow and the structure. The conference featured presentations on the development of new wind-structure interaction models, as well as experimental studies of the wind-structure interaction. One of the key challenges in wind-structure interaction is the accurate prediction of the wind-induced forces and moments on the structure. Researchers presented new methods for predicting the wind-induced forces and moments on the structure, including wind tunnel testing and numerical modeling.

Flow-induced vibrations are a common phenomenon that occurs in structures exposed to wind. The conference featured presentations on the development of new flow-induced vibration control strategies, as well as experimental studies of the flow-induced vibration behavior. One of the key challenges in flow-induced vibration control is the accurate prediction of the flow-induced vibration response. Researchers presented new methods for predicting the flow-induced vibration response, including machine learning algorithms and finite element models.

Wind modeling and forecast is a critical aspect of wind engineering that involves the prediction of wind conditions for a given location. The conference featured presentations on the development of new wind modeling and forecast methods, as well as experimental studies of the wind behavior. One of the key challenges in wind modeling and forecast is the accurate representation of the complex wind patterns. Researchers presented new methods for representing the complex wind patterns, including machine learning algorithms and numerical modeling.

Wind disaster mitigation is a critical aspect of wind engineering that involves the development of strategies to reduce the impact of wind disasters. The conference featured presentations on the development of new wind disaster mitigation strategies, as well as experimental studies of the wind disaster mitigation behavior. One of the key challenges in wind disaster mitigation is the accurate prediction of the wind-induced damage to structures. Researchers presented new methods for predicting the wind-induced damage to structures, including wind tunnel testing and numerical modeling.

Wind climate assessment is a critical aspect of wind engineering that involves the study of the long-term wind conditions in a given location. The conference featured presentations on the development of new wind climate assessment methods, as well as experimental studies of the wind climate behavior. One of the key challenges in wind climate assessment is the accurate representation of the complex wind patterns. Researchers presented new methods for representing the complex wind patterns, including machine learning algorithms and numerical modeling.

In conclusion, the XVII Conference of the Italian Association for Wind Engineering (IN-VENTO) was a successful event that brought together leading international researchers and engineers to present the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of wind engineering. The conference covered a wide range of topics, including aeroelasticity, bluff-body aerodynamics, boundary layer wind tunnel testing, computational wind engineering, structural dynamics and reliability, wind-structure interaction, flow-induced vibrations, wind modeling and forecast, wind disaster mitigation, and wind climate assessment. The contributions, which were selected through a rigorous international peer-review process, showcased numerous exciting ideas that will inspire novel research directions and promote multidisciplinary collaboration among different specialists.

Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031530586
Edition number: 1st ed. 2024