Skyscrapers and wind engineering

As buildings continue to be built higher and higher, engineers find it a real challenge to deal with horizontal movement caused by wind.

“For a given building height, shape and location, the amount of sway that a building undergoes is significantly influenced by the floor masses (structural density) and the rate at which the building oscillates.”

Wind engineering and structural design of tall buildings has advanced considerably over the years and will continue to be an important component to ensure the safety and comfort of occupants.

Sourceable provides an interesting article on ‘Swaying Skyscrapers’ and wind engineering. Read the full article here