Details
1-day course
CPD Credit: 6.5 hours, C1
Course Aim
This course is intended as an introduction to the analysis and design of structures under dynamic wind loading conditions and explains the relevant principles and methods of structural dynamics. The course will include worked examples from practice. The course content focuses on structural dynamics and is designed to complement the ‘Wind Loading on Structures’ course which covers the basic quasi-static approach outlined in the Eurocode (IS EN 1991-1-4).
Course Overview
This course will provide an introduction to dynamic structural wind engineering. The purpose of this course is to introduce the concepts and methods of structural design and analysis for dynamic wind loading to practicing engineers. The dynamic effects of wind loading on flexible wind sensitive structures will be explored in detail in this course. The theoretical background, technical aspects and Eurocode provisions for the analysis and design of flexible structures exposed to dynamic wind loads will be explained.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course, the participants should be able to:
Understand the differences between a static/dynamic wind loading situation and where each is applicable.
Calculate the along-wind dynamic response of a structure using the ‘gust factor’ approach (basis of Eurocode and other international standards).
Understand how the modal properties of a structure affect its response to dynamic forces.
Understand how wind loads are represented through power spectral density functions (PSDFs).
Apply time- and frequency-domain techniques for the dynamic identification of modal frequency and damping.
Understand methods of mitigating wind induced vibrations in engineering structures.
Course Programme:
Morning session
Difference between static and dynamic structural response to wind loading.
Gust factor approach.
Modal analysis and introduction to frequency domain approach.
Afternoon session
Power spectral density functions.
Structural health monitoring and identification.
Control of wind induced vibration of structures.
Who Should Attend?
Consulting engineers with an interest in wind engineering. A basic knowledge of structural engineering, wind loading and dynamics is required.
Trainer Profile:
Prof. Breiffni Fitzgerald BA BAI PhD CEng MIEI
Asst. Professor, Trinity College Dublin
Breiffni is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) since 2016. During 2015-2016, Breiffni was a Lecturer in the School of Civil Engineering, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT). He received his Doctorate in Structural Engineering at TCD in 2013 on the topic of structural dynamics of wind turbines. Breiffni’s research interests lie in the areas of structural dynamics and health/condition monitoring of civil engineering structures in particular wind turbines. Breiffni has published over 20 international peer-reviewed technical articles and he has co-organized several international conferences and scientific workshops. Breiffni has also worked in industry throughout his career managing a large range of projects, primarily related to wind engineering. He is a Chartered Engineer with the Institution of Engineers of Ireland and was nominated for ‘Chartered Engineer of the Year’ in 2017.
Testimonials
- Jason Noctor, ESB: “Breffni was an excellent instructor. Very informative and practical.”
- Revathy Radhakrishnan, Clifton Scannell Emerson Associates: “Course was good and informative”
- Edon Novoselic, Clifton Scannell Emerson Associates: “Really good course and excellent instructor”
- Eoin Nicholson, Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd.: “Excellent course, very clear in the presentation of material”
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