Wind engineering for WSP
Wind engineering plays a significant part in many construction projects. The calculation of the static, dynamic and aeroelastic effects of wind is a classic engineering task. Ordinary applications include the largest of bridges, tall buildings and special structures. In addition to structural engineering, an important application is street-level wind mapping for the planning and architectural design of buildings.
WSP Wind Engineering usually operates as an expert in a larger consortium providing wind-related assessments as a comprehensive service. Clients include the public and private sector internationally.
WSP Wind Engineering offers structural engineers, architects, developers, authorities and investors with accurate and dependable information to assist decision-making.
WSP Wind Engineering operates on international markets. Our aim is to achieve and retain a leading position that represents international best practice in our selected fields of specialist competence.
Our core competences include:
- Accurate calculations of wind vibrations related to the most important wind impact mechanisms (using specialist software)
- Aeroelastic wind tunnel testing for bridges, tall buildings and special structures
- Determining static equivalent loads for simplified strength calculations
- Study of comfort factors related to structural vibrations
- Wind mapping for town planning and architecture
- Field measurements of wind and turbulence
- Study of fatigue caused by the wind load
- Determination of local pressure loads for building facades
- Surveys, monitoring and the verification of calculations
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