Research
The objective of our research is to establish a rational and economic method for designing wind resistant structures and preventing wind disasters to buildings and cities. Recent topics includes:
- Construction of a system for predicting strong wind occurrence probability
A study will be conducted to simulate the occurrence probability of strong wind considering the local climate. Typhoon simulation will be carried out to predict design wind speed.
- Understanding the characteristics of wind force on structures and establishment of a response prediction method
A digital database of wind pressure and wind load on structures will be constructed while understanding the characteristics of wind force on structures. The wind response features of structures up to the plastic domain, as well as a system for predicting wind responses, will be studied. Techniques of fatigue design and wind resistant design for extreme wind and force conditions will be discussed.
- Establishment of a response-monitoring system and a wind hazard mitigation system
Field measurements of wind responses of buildings will be conducted. Precise systems to identify structures and to monitor their wind responses will be developed with the aid of a GPS technique. In conjunction with the FEM model, a system for evaluating the safety of structures will be developed. A method for constructing wind resistant structures that is suitable for APEC countries will also be developed.