Windborne debris in horizontal winds and applications to impact testing

Chris Letchford, Ning Lin, John Holmes

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Abstract

This chapter considers the trajectories of compact, rod-type and plate-type windborne debris in horizontal winds, using a combination of experimental and numerical studies. These studies indicate that the ratio of horizontal debris speed to wind gust speed is primarily a function of the horizontal distance traveled by the debris. Empirical expressions to approximate the horizontal speed of these debris as a function of travel distance and time, are developed, and may be used to establish rational debris impact criteria.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAdvanced Structural Wind Engineering
PublisherSpringer Japan
Pages197-215
Number of pages19
ISBN (Electronic)9784431543374
ISBN (Print)9784431543367
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2013

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Engineering

Keywords

  • Aerodynamics
  • Debris
  • Horizontal wind
  • Impact criteria
  • Trajectories

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