Stabilizing bridge cross-sections against flutter by allowing their distortion
June 2026
This article proposes a novel concept to mitigate aeroelastic flutter in long-span bridges by allowing the distortion of their cross-section. Specifically, a twin-box bridge deck cross-section, where...
Geometry-driven variations of the horseshoe vortex and its impact on windward wall loads of low-rise buildings
June 2026
This paper examines how geometric parameters influence windward-wall pressures of low-rise buildings by analyzing the effects of the mean roof height-to-breadth ratio (h/B) and roof slope (θ) on the...
Review of Aerodynamic forces, wind-induced vibration characteristics, and control measures for Stay Cables
Available online 8 April 2026
Long-span cable-stayed bridges are vital components of modern transportation infrastructure. The wind-induced force on stay cables contribute substantially to the total wind load acting on the entire...
Aerostatic instability measurement and analysis of a cable-stayed full-bridge aeroelastic model in natural wind
Available online 6 April 2026
A novel experimental method for wind engineering research of bridges was proposed several years ago, i.e., studying the wind-resistant performance of bridges based on larger-scale full bridge aeroelastic...
Experimental Investigation of a Small-Scale Helical Savonius Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine for Low-Wind Regions: Performance, Feasibility, and Scaling Analysis
Available online 6 April 2026
Wind energy use in low-wind regions depends on turbines that can self-start and maintain stable operation under weak and fluctuating airflow. Among the various designs, helical Savonius vertical-axis...
Wind induced damage analysis and wind resistance design for roof-top canopy on Low- and Medium-Rise Building
Available online 6 April 2026
Canopies are commonly used on low- and medium-rise buildings, which are characterized by their lightweight. Such feature makes them highly susceptible to wind. However, existing studies have paid little...
Post-disaster investigation and WRF model reconstruction of April 27th tornado in Guangzhou based on muti-source data fusion
March 2026
This research investigates the Guangzhou "4·27" tornado event through the integration of multi-source data, including Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) imagery and ground-based damage surveys. A total of...
An overview of tropical cyclone boundary layer (TCBL) modeling: From meteorological perspectives to wind engineering applications
March 2026
Extreme winds generated by tropical cyclones (TCs) cause significant global losses, and accurate tropical cyclone boundary layer (TCBL) modeling is essential for hazard assessment and performance-based...
An analytical downburst model and its application to a moving train wind loading
March 2026
For the first time, a simple analytical model of a downburst has been developed that correctly reproduces the shape of the radial velocity close to the ground, i.e., in a region applicable to trains...
A novel aeroelastic test rig for large-amplitude, 3-DOF vibration testing of slender structures at arbitrary wind attack angles
March 2026
Conventional spring-suspension techniques of section-model wind tunnel tests have inherent limitations, including stiffness misalignment with the model’s principal axes, strong mechanical nonlinearity...
A hybrid physics-informed graph neural network for tornado wind-field modeling
March 2026
The accurate prediction of tornado wind fields is paramount for the wind-resistant design of critical infrastructure. Analytical models offer a computationally efficient and physically grounded foundation...
Bayesian rational function models for aerodynamic derivatives of parametrized bridge decks
March 2026
A Bayesian surrogate modelling framework based on Gaussian process regression is presented for predicting frequency-dependent aerodynamic derivatives of parametrized bridge decks from limited experimental...
Critical wind speed for loose laid aggregate scour on flat roofs with parapets
March 2026
A series of large-scale wind tunnel tests were conducted to measure the critical velocities at which gravel removal occurs from flat rooftops. Results are presented for a range of parapet heights and...
Assessing risks and opportunities for offshore wind energy under evolving tropical cyclone hazards
March 2026
This study presents a simulation-based framework for assessing offshore wind turbine failure risks and potential benefits from conceivable increased power generation during tropical cyclones. Using...
Interference Effects between Overtaking High-Sided Road Vehicles: Aerodynamic Interactions under Crosswinds on Open Terrain Highways
Available online 20 March 2026
The aerodynamic interference effects between high-sided road vehicles, particularly during overtaking maneuvers under crosswind conditions, significantly impact vehicle stability and safety. This study...
Symbolic Regression enabled prediction of flutter derivatives
Available online 20 March 2026
Precisely emulating aeroelastic phenomena and fluid-structure interaction (FSI) parameters as a function of bluff body shape, largely governed by complex aerodynamics, presents a significant challenge....
Study on liquid film dynamics and aerodynamic characteristics of train-bridge system under wind-rain interaction effects using Eulerian-Lagrangian approach
December 2025
This study investigated liquid film dynamics and aerodynamic performances of a high-speed train on bridges in rainy conditions using Eulerian-Lagrangian approach. The effects of rainfall intensity and...
Structural vibration characteristics of offshore wind turbines under tropical cyclones
December 2025
Offshore wind turbines (OWTs) promise the exploitation of abundant Aeolian resources in marine regions but are prone to natural hazards, e.g., tropical cyclones. With the growing development of OWTs...
Explore generation mechanisms of unsteady large-amplitude wind-induced response in stay cables by delayed detached eddy simulation
December 2025
The generation mechanisms of unsteady large-amplitude wind-induced vibrations in bridge stay cables under no precipitation condition are numerically studied through simulations of flow around a circular...
A probabilistic framework for estimating roof panel failure in low-rise buildings subjected to tornado loads
December 2025
This study develops a probabilistic risk assessment framework for evaluating the vulnerability of low-rise buildings subjected to tornado-induced wind loads. The framework integrates aerodynamic loads...
Feasible deck erection schedules of long-span suspension bridges considering flutter safety
December 2025
This paper proposes a method of conducting flutter safety inspections for suspension bridges during deck erection stages. Historical extreme wind speed data spanning 30 years (1983–2012) from six regions...
Evaluating community-level tornado losses and the cost–benefit of enhanced residential building codes: A case study of Moore, Oklahoma
December 2025
On May 20, 2013, the Moore tornado devastated over 1000 residential buildings in the city. To reduce future tornado-related losses, 12 modifications to residential building codes were proposed and adopted...
The impact of climate change on typhoon-induced dynamic response of transmission tower-line system: A case study in Hong Kong
December 2025
The impact of typhoon wind loads on electric transmission networks is becoming increasingly significant, often leading to the failure of overhead transmission tower-line systems. This study aims to...
Impact of loose-laid gravel on the pressure distribution over a flat roof
September 2025
A series of large-scale wind tunnel tests were conducted to quantify the impact of loose-laid gravel on the pressure distribution over a flat roof. Measurements were presented for the pressure distribution...
Study of rectangular 5:1 cylinder vortex-induced vibration based on the mode decomposition method
September 2025
Vortex-induced vibration (VIV) is a complicated fluid-solid coupling phenomenon. VIV of rectangular section has attracted considerable investigation because its aerodynamic properties provide useful...