Determination of Wind Load on High-Rise Buildings by Wind Tunnel Test in Vietnam
摘要
As buildings in Vietnam become increasingly taller and more architecturally complex, the application of current Vietnamese and international wind loading standards has proven inadequate in many design scenarios. In response, wind tunnel testing has gained prominence as a modern and effective method for accurately determining wind loads in structural design. This technique not only enhances the reliability of wind load assessments but also contributes to improved design efficiency and reduced construction costs. Typically, wind loads determined through wind tunnel testing are 20–30% lower than those estimated using conventional code-based methods. This paper presents a comprehensive review of wind tunnel testing applications carried out over the past decade at the Vietnam Institute for Building Science and Technology.