Grant: Alliance Grants

This project addresses the need for advanced structural engineering solutions to ensure building safety under severe wind conditions, which are not fully covered by current Canadian building codes. The primary goal is to develop a predictive algorithm to forecast wind loads on various building shapes, including irregular ones like U-shaped structures. Key milestones include extensive wind tunnel testing, creating an aerodynamic database, developing and validating predictive models. The final deliverable will be a subscription-based web platform offering these models, enhancing structural safety and resilience in urban environments. In collaboration with I2R Systems, this partnership ensures the practical application of the project's outcomes, facilitating effective commercialization and widespread adoption of advanced wind engineering solutions across Canada. The project will have a significant impact on Canada by improving building codes and construction practices, enhancing public safety, and driving innovation in the engineering industry. Economically, it will lower costs associated with wind tunnel testing and increase efficiency in building design, leading to faster project completions and higher-quality constructions. Environmentally, it will support sustainable urban development by optimizing building designs to withstand severe weather, reducing the need for repairs, and minimizing environmental impacts. Societally, it will contribute to safer communities by improving the resilience of buildings to extreme winds, helping to protect lives and property.