Abstract: This study proposes a methodology of using small wind turbines for dual purposes, improving the aerodynamic performance of flexible bridges and wind-energy harvesting. A method for the proper placement of small wind turbines ...

Abstract: A new method of estimating flutter derivatives using artificial neural networks is proposed. Unlike other computational fluid dynamics based numerical analyses, the proposed method estimates flutter derivatives utilizing ...

Abstract: Abstract This paper describes the development and validation of a hybrid electromagnetic energy harvester capable of simultaneously scavenging energy from two different energy sources: low-speed natural wind and traffic-induced ...

Abstract: In the current study, wind tunnel tests and buffeting analyses were conducted for a catwalk structure of a suspension bridge under turbulent winds. From the wind tunnel tests, it was found that the Reynolds number effects ...

Abstract: AbstractTransmission towers situated on mountains are exposed not only to horizontal winds but also to vertical winds blowing along the slope. Moreover, sudden downward or upward winds can impact transmission towers during ...