An aerodynamic and aeroelastic experimental study on a sectional and three-dimensional rectangular tall building

This paper examines the aerodynamic properties of a rectangular tall building with sharp edges. The building has a section aspect ratio B/D = 2.6 and a height aspect ratio H/D = 9, giving in a quite slender prismatic configuration. The study was performed on sectional and three-dimensional models of the building. The sectional model was tested in a smooth flow condition, and the aerodynamic coefficients of the section were determined. Forces and pressure distributions were measured on the three-dimensional model to compare with the aerodynamic behavior of the sectional model. Both a rigid (non-moving) and a moving model of the building were tested to analyze possible aeroelastic effects. Different levels of incoming wind turbulence were tested, since this is a key parameter in the aerodynamic behavior of the rectangular prism.