Details
1-day course
CPD Credit: 6 hours, C1
Course Overview
This
intensive 1-day course is designed to equip industry professionals with
knowledge practical skills in wind engineering and microclimate analysis,
crucial for enhancing the attractiveness of urban environments. With a focus on
contemporary standards and codes of practice specific to Ireland, the course
offers a blend of theoretical foundations and hands-on applications.
The course
begins with a comprehensive introduction to wind engineering principles,
covering wind flow dynamics, turbulence, and the interaction between wind and
structures.
Next, the
course addresses microclimate analysis techniques. Attendees will learn about
the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, wind tunnel testing,
and on-site measurements to evaluate local climate conditions. Emphasis is
placed on practical applications, ensuring participants can understand these
techniques in real-world scenarios.
A
significant portion of the course is dedicated to exploring the influence of
wind on building design. Participants will examine how wind influences
ventilation, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort. Practical case studies
will illustrate successful integration of wind engineering principles into
building design.
The course
also includes content on the practical application of wind and microclimate
data. Participants will engage in exercises and discussions on integrating
these data into their design and engineering projects, ensuring compliance with
industry best-practice.
Participants
will explore strategies to mitigate adverse wind effects, such as landscaping
features, physical wind protection measures, alterations to building designs,
changes to building placement and orientation. These strategies aim to enhance
the microclimate and overall urban environment, contributing to sustainable and
resilient design.
Throughout
the course, reference will be made to relevant standards and codes of practice
applicable in Ireland.
By the end
of the day, participants will understand the terms and themes of the topic and
be able to interpret and evaluate a microclimate report.
Learning
Outcomes and Course Programme
The first
half of the training will focus on background and theory and the afternoon
session with be focused on practical applications. On successful completion of
this course, delegates will have an understanding of:
- Climate and
atmospheric circulations: what is wind and how it is formed?
- Climate
statistics and conditional probabilities: what are the weather conditions and
how do they interact?
- Bluff body
aerodynamics: how does the wind interact with an obstruction?
- Microclimate
Analysis: what happens in an urban environment?
- Pedestrian
comfort from both a wind speed and thermal perspective, and pollutant
concentrations and emissions. When is it too hot, too cold or too windy?
- Modelling
and measurement techniques: computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations,
wind tunnel testing, and field measurements
- Influence
of climate change on the resilience and vulnerability of the urban environment
- Mitigation
Strategies for Wind Effects: Participants will explore and develop strategies
to mitigate adverse wind effects, such as landscaping features, physical wind
protection measures, alterations to building designs, changes to building
placement and orientation.
- Practical
Application of Wind and Microclimate Data: Participants will be equipped to
integrate wind and microclimate data into practical design and engineering
projects, ensuring that their designs optimise environmental performance and
meet industry standards.
- How to
evaluate and interpret a microclimate study
Who should
attend
The course
is tailored for consulting engineers with an interest in wind engineering, site
engineers, town and city planners, architects.
Trainer Profile
Jennifer
Keenahan
is an Associate Professor in Civil engineering at University College
Dublin. She currently lectures first, second and third year engineering and
architecture students on structural engineering design. Having spent a number
of years practicing as an engineer, she achieved her chartership with Engineers
Ireland in 2016. She has published over 25 international peer-reviewed journal
articles and he has co-organized several international conferences and
scientific workshops.
Reamonn Mac
Reamoinn
is an Associate, Wind and Computational Fluid Dynamics Specialist at
Arup Dublin. He has a keen interest in wind engineering and I has completed a
two-year research masters in computational wind engineering at Johns Hopkins
University. He was awarded the CRH-Fulbright Student Award in 2013 to undertake
this research, having achieved his Chartership in 2010.
Rubina
Ramponi
is a Senior Wind Consultant in the Dublin office, and the global
manager of Arup’s Wind Skills Network. She joined Arup in 2013 after completing
a PhD on the computational modelling of urban wind flow and natural ventilation
in buildings. Since joining Arup, she has worked in the UK, USA and Europe and
gained experience in microclimate design and wind engineering.
Engineers Ireland supports the Sustainable Development Goals. This event contributes to Engineers Ireland's Sustainability Framework.
Please contact the Team for further information on scheduled course dates and In-Company options. You can reach us by phone: 01 665 1305 or email cpdtraining@engineersireland.ie