Boundry Layer Wind Tunnel

About Boundry Layer Wind Tunnel

A controlled aerodynamic testing facility designed for boundary-layer wind simulation of buildings, structures, and infrastructure models under realistic atmospheric flow conditions.

 Facility Overview

• Type: Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel (WT2)
• Application: Structural aerodynamics, wind engineering, environmental flow studies
• Flow Condition: Atmospheric boundary-layer simulation (turbulent wind profiles)

Test Section Dimensions

• Height: 1.8 2.3 m (adjustable / variable roof section)
• Width: 2.6 m
• Length: 20.8 m
• Test Section Type: Long development section for fully formed boundary-layer flow

Aerodynamic Performance

• Maximum Wind Speed: up to 24 m/s
• Flow Control: Continuously adjustable velocity
• Flow Quality: Engineered turbulence structure for realistic urban/terrain boundary layers

 Testing Capabilities

• Wind loading on buildings and bridges
• Gust response and turbulence interaction studies
• Pedestrian-level wind comfort assessment
• Dispersion and environmental airflow modelling
• Structural aeroelastic response of scaled models

 Key Features

• Extended test section length for fully developed flow conditions
• Adjustable ceiling height for profile optimization
• High-quality boundary-layer simulation for urban and terrain replication
• Suitable for scaled aerodynamic and environmental studies