civil engineering course

Dynamic Response of Wind-Excited Flexible Structures

Theoretical background, Eurocode provisions, and practical design strategies for tall buildings, chimneys, and towers under wind loads.

Civil Engineering

Course Overview

This course covers the theoretical background, technical aspects and Eurocode provisions for the analysis and design of flexible structures exposed to wind loads. Participants will gain a deep understanding of wind-structure interaction, dynamic excitation mechanisms, and practical mitigation strategies.

Learning Outcomes

Distinguish and simulate dynamic wind loads on structures using modern analytical and computational methods.
Describe vortex shedding phenomena on tall structures (such as chimneys and tall buildings) and their design implications, including across-wind response.
Propose means to suppress wind-induced responses – wind-resistant design and various damping solutions (TMD, TLD, aerodynamic modifications).

Who Should Attend?

Civil or structural engineers with an interest in the analysis and design of wind-excited flexible structures such as chimneys, tall buildings, transmission towers, and long-span bridges. Also suitable for consulting engineers, regulatory authorities, and postgraduate students in structural dynamics.

Course Highlights

Eurocode 1 (EN 1991-1-4) wind actions
Aerodynamic shape optimization
Vortex-induced vibration (VIV) analysis
Case studies: Burj Khalifa, Millau Viaduct
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