The design of temporary structures and wind adjacent to tall buildings
This is an interesting article on the effect of tall buildings on the wind load at ground level. It discusses the impact if a temporary structure/low building is placed close to the tall building. It does not address the issue if a tall building is to be built in a predominantly low rise building area. In this case, the wind pressure on the nearby low rise buildings could be nearly doubled. This increased wind load would not have been considered in the original designs.
Consequently, one potentially very challenging question will be raised: if a tall building is to be built in a predominantly low rise building area, all buildings in the influencing zone could be subject to increased wind load. Should all existing buildings be checked against this increased wind load? Should the owners of the buildings in the influencing zone be notified about the increased wind load?
Clearly this is not something that the engineers can address alone. A wide range discussion with client, legal team, designers, contractors will be required.
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