BLWT 1


The first wind tunnel test facility at The University of Western Ontario was constructed in 1965. 

Dimensions:

     Overall Size    

      Length (m)     

      Width (m)             Height (m)      Maximum Speed
        (km/hr) 

High Speed
Test Section

 33

   2.4

 2.15 to 1.5

 55 km/hr








It is used to study the aeroelastic behaviour and pressures on buildings, bridge section models and other structures.