Helmholtz Resonance Effects in Buildings
Posted on August 29, 2023Imagine you are on the couch, watching your television, and suddenly the balcony door and adjacent façade behind you start banging loudly and then soon after the television starts to wobble and the internal partitions start vibrating. This is what it is like to experience the Helmholtz effect. You may be surprised to hear that […]
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Wind Tunnel Studies Of Structural Loads On Tall Buildings: An Overview Of The Different Techniques
Posted on July 28, 2023Buildings of different heights and shapes require different approaches when it comes to selecting the appropriate technique used for wind tunnel testing to determine the wind actions on the structure. When we need to bake a cake and we do not use a frying pan and we do not use an oven to make scrambled […]
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How To Reduce The Cost Of Construction By 10-20% Without Impacting Quality.
Posted on April 28, 2023Large construction projects are challenging enough without having to now navigate the recent increases in the cost of materials and labour. The cost of construction is one of the biggest challenges that developers face today, especially given the current global economic conditions. However, there is a little-known solution that can help to reduce the cost […]
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3 Tips to Minimise the Risk of Wind Mitigations Impacting your Project’s Timeline & Budget
Posted on March 8, 2023Wind studies for building construction projects can take on different forms depending on their purpose. Some studies aim to ensure the structural integrity of tall buildings against extreme weather conditions like typhoons or hurricanes. Others may focus on mitigating the impact of wind from a serviceability point of view i.e. wind induced noise and wind […]
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How to Leverage The Best Of Both Wind Tunnel Testing And CFD
Posted on February 21, 2023Building design and construction is a complicated process that includes a variety of variables and elements that must be taken into account to ensure performance, comfort and safety. The evaluation of wind loads on buildings and structures, which can significantly affect their stability, performance and overall efficiency, is one of the most crucial steps. They […]
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