BLWT 2
The
second generation wind tunnel at The University of Western Ontario was
constructed in 1984. It includes three test sections.
The
high-speed section has a maximum wind speed of 100 km/hr (28 m/sec) and
allows for velocity scales and Reynolds numbers higher than those in
BLWT 1. The downstream test section is used to study the
aeroelastic behaviour and pressures on buildings and other structures;
while the upstream test section is used to study section models of
bridges and towers.
The low-speed test section is particularly
well suited to Froude-number scaling. Examples include full
aeroelastic studies of long span bridges, the dispersion of pollutants,
rain and snow studies. It is also used for topographic studies
and the wave tank (situated below the movable floor panels) can be used
to study the interaction of wind and wave with offshore structures and
ships.
Dimensions:
| |
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
Maximum Speed
(km/hr) |
|
Overall Size |
64 |
15 |
6 |
|
| High Speed Test Section |
39 |
3.4 |
2.5 |
100 |
| Low Speed Test Section |
52 |
5 |
4 |
36 |
|