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MAKL7440BUILDING AERODYNAMICS3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseThird Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Yücel ÖZMEN
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
To extend the knowledge in Aerodynamics in general and in Building Aerodynamics as well as to contribute to development of skills of students in practical use of theoretical knowledge.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : learn the meteorological concepts.1,2,3,41,3,
PO - 2 : model the atmospheric boundary layer.1,2,3,41,3,
PO - 3 : determine the wind load on buildings and structures.1,2,3,41,3,
PO - 4 : gain experience on CFD and wind tunnel case studies.1,2,3,41,3,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Meteorological concepts. Characteristics of atmospheric boundary layer and its modeling. Bluff-body aerodynamics. Boundary layer separation. Characteristics of vortices. Usage of wind tunnels. Wind and structure interaction. Wind load on buildings and structures. Aerodynamics of high-rise buildings. Aerodynamics of bridges. Aerodynamics of membrane structures. Wind load on telecommunication masts. Wind effects on roofs. CFD and wind tunnel case studies.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Meteorological concepts.
 Week 2Characteristics of atmospheric boundary layer and its modeling.
 Week 3Bluff-body aerodynamics.
 Week 4Boundary layer separation.
 Week 5Characteristics of vortices.
 Week 6Usage of wind tunnels.
 Week 7Wind and structure interaction.
 Week 8Wind load on buildings and structures.
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Aerodynamics of high-rise buildings.
 Week 11Aerodynamics of bridges.
 Week 12Aerodynamics of membrane structures.
 Week 13Wind load on telecommunication masts.
 Week 14Wind effects on roofs.
 Week 15CFD and wind tunnel case studies.
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Lawson Tom, 2010; Building Aerodynamics, Imperial Collage Press.
 
Recommended Reading
1Tamas Lajos, 2013; Building Aerodynamics, Ders Notu, Akışkanlar Mekaniği Bölümü. Budapeşte Ekonomi ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 31/03/2022 2 50
End-of-term exam 16 02/06/2022 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 6 14 84
Arasınav için hazırlık 20 2 40
Arasınav 2 1 2
Uygulama 7 4 28
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 27 1 27
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load225