CFD and FEA combined
Wind loading on a small structure
A manufacturer is developing a small structure or product that will be exposed to wind.
An integrated study may involve
- Defining the intended installation conditions
- Establishing the relevant wind scenarios
- Aerodynamic forces from CFD or appropriate engineering methods
- Applying those loads to a structural model
- Stresses, deformations and critical components
- Comparison with the applicable design requirements
What simulation adds
Loads from the flow model feed the structural model, so the whole chain from wind to stress is traceable.
Limits
Where formal certification, regulatory compliance or public safety obligations apply, the analysis must be performed within the relevant standards and professional framework.
