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AuthorFerwati, M. Salim
AuthorGhani, Saud
Available date2023-10-03T05:03:03Z
Publication Date2015
Publication NameISEC 2015 - 8th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference: Implementing Innovative Ideas in Structural Engineering and Project Management
ResourceScopus
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.14455/isec.res.2015.214
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/48197
AbstractThe study commences with a comparative analysis between desert adapted cactus plants and traditional mud houses. Primary comparative results yielded three main similarities: 1) Effective utilization of self-shading surfaces; 2) Plant spikes that resemble the wooden poles projected around wind towers and building openings in mud structures; 3) Implementation of thick walls/plant body forms with high R-values. The ribbed facade and wooden poles will go through aerodynamic experiments to illustrate their roles as essential passive energy elements in traditional houses. Experiments on traditional mud houses has been previously carried out by many researchers while assuming the wind is facing the buildings; what is significant about this proposal is that wind directions will be tested with different angles (0 to 90 degrees) to find appropriate situations where wind generates enough turbulence that help directing the wind inside the building openings. The study requires two models for experimentation, one model related to the wooden pole, and the other focused on the ribbed elevation. Tests will then be carried out using wind tunnel equipment. The QU Aspire wind tunnel has a working section of 2.5 X 2.5 X 2.5 m and can simulate wind of up to 25 m/sec at the working section. Moreover, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software will be used to minimize the wind tunnel utilization time. Copyright
Languageen
PublisherISEC Press
SubjectAerodynamic
Natural cooling
Ribbed wall
Sustainable architecture
Wind catcher
TitleProposed cooling wall system: A lesson from nature
TypeConference Paper
Pagination825-830
dc.accessType Open Access


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