Wind-Resistant Skyscrapers: Design, CFD, GA, Dampers

This podcast details wind-resistant structural optimization for irregular tall buildings, aiming for sustainable, cost-effective design. It explains evaluating wind loads via Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and performing structural optimization using an improved Genetic Algorithm (GA). Key strategies to minimize swaying and enhance serviceability include robust concrete cores and steel frames, aerodynamic shape modifications like tapering, twisting, corner softening, and tuned mass dampers. This integrated approach leads to substantial concrete volume and embedded CO2 reductions.