Project Info
Wind induced vibration of tall wood building
Hongyan Liu | hyliu@mines.edu
Based on the current building Code IBC, that for in Construction Types IIIA and IV, with a B occupancy, the base allowable building height is five stories and 65 feet. However with the current new technology, the Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) can raise the building height to at least 10 stories. Hence the study of high-rise wood building under wind load is an urgent need.
More Information
Wind Engineering, Structural Dynamics, CLT Handbook, Journal of Structural Engineering
Grand Engineering Challenge: Not applicable
Student Preparation
Qualifications
Finite Element Analysis, Structural Dynamics, MATLAB.
Time Commitment
30 hours/month
Skills/Techniques Gained
Programming, system analysis of the building, student will also learn basics of Structural Dynamics and Vibration of tall buildings under wind load.
Mentoring Plan
Weekly meeting.