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Roof Aerodynamics

Roof Aerodynamics is a subfield of building aerodynamics that specifically investigates the flow characteristics, pressure distributions, and associated wind-induced forces and moments acting on roof structures, distinguishing itself by focusing on the aerodynamic behavior and performance of roofing systems under atmospheric wind conditions.

330

Publications

12.5K

Citations

731

Authors

283

Institutions

Publications per year

2017–2026

107

Parents

Publications

330

The design of spires for wind simulation

H. P. A. H. Irwin · Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics · 1981 · 341 citations

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Experimental measurements and numerical modelling of a green roof

Renato Lazzarin, Francesco Castellotti, Filippo Busato · Energy and Buildings · 2005 · 316 citations

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Feasibility analysis of a Darrieus vertical-axis wind turbine installation in the rooftop of a building

Francesco Balduzzi, Alessandro Bianchini, Ennio Carnevale et al. · Applied Energy · 2011 · 288 citations

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Aerodynamic characteristics of train/vehicles under cross winds

Minoru Suzuki, Katsuji Tanemoto · Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics · 2003 · 284 citations

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Effect of roof shape, wind direction, building height and urban configuration on the energy yield and positioning of roof mounted wind turbines

Islam Abohela, Neveen Hamza, Steven Dudek · Renewable Energy · 2012 · 259 citations

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Authors

731

  1. TS
    T. Stathopoulos

    Concordia University, Canada

    22 publications · 607 citations

    15

    h-index

  2. QY
    Qingshan Yang

    Chongqing University, China

    13 publications · 420 citations

    13

    h-index

  3. YT
    Yukio Tamura

    Tokyo Polytechnic University, Japan

    12 publications · 322 citations

    12

    h-index

  4. GA
    Gregory A. Kopp

    Western University, Canada

    11 publications · 585 citations

    11

    h-index

  5. AC
    Arindam Chowdhury

    Florida International University, United States

    9 publications · 245 citations

    9

    h-index

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Institutions

283

  1. Concordia University

    Montreal, Canada

    18 h-index

    52 publications

    1.7K citations

  2. Western University

    London, Canada

    17 h-index

    45 publications

    1.9K citations

  3. Tokyo Polytechnic University

    Tokyo, Japan

    11 h-index

    19 publications

    533 citations

  4. Chongqing University

    Chongqing, China

    11 h-index

    31 publications

    856 citations

  5. Florida International University

    Miami, United States

    10 h-index

    33 publications

    877 citations

  6. Tongji University

    Shanghai, China

    10 h-index

    24 publications

    505 citations

  7. City University of Hong Kong

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    9 h-index

    12 publications

    357 citations

  8. Harbin Institute of Technology

    Harbin, China

    9 h-index

    28 publications

    710 citations

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  1. 39

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  2. Engineering Structures

    27 publications · 806 citations

    18

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  3. Building and Environment

    16 publications · 984 citations

    14

    h-index

  4. Energy and Buildings

    11 publications · 872 citations

    11

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  5. Renewable Energy

    9 publications · 739 citations

    9

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