Analysis of wind influence to static stability of the eave framework

• Main Authors: Mario Holik, Darko Damjanović, Dražan Kozak
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Slavonski Brod, Faculty of Electrical Engineering in Osijek, Faculty of Civil Engineering in Osijek 2017-01-01
• Series: Tehnički Vjesnik
• Subjects: CFD; Computational Fluid Dynamics; eave framework; FSI; Fluid – Structure Interaction; wind influence
• Online Access: https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/257840
• ISSN: 1330-3651; 1848-6339

Eave framework is analyzed in this paper from the standpoint of statics. Loads taken into account are self-weight, snow weight and wind influence. 3D model of eave framework is generated in the software PartSolution (Cadenas) with certain simplifications in geometry. Simplifications are taken into account in order to reduce costs of the numerical calculation, especially the FSI calculation. The resulting pressure distribution solution obtained from CFD calculation is set as the boundary conditions on the eave framework when performing structural analysis. Solutions for equivalent stress as well as deformation are presented and analyzed. Also, solutions for airflow prediction around the eave framework are presented in order to analyze if it is possible to perform some changes in the construction in terms of reducing the air resistance and thus reducing the wind load on the construction.