Influence of nearby structure on the wind flow around the cube structure

The influence of a nearby structure on the turbulent wind flow around the cube structure was investigated in this paper. This problem was solved by two different methods. The first one was the numerical solution by CFD simulations. Obtained results were compared with the results from tests made in the wind tunnel. Description of the problem, theory and basic equations, specification of the 3D simulations and experimental measurements were mentioned. From the evaluation of the results, pressure coefficients for this type of structure and for three solved cases, were determined. Pressure coefficients determined by the Eurocode were larger than the values determined by the tests and CFD simulations. In the case of self-standing cube, pressure coefficients were following: Cp=-2.35 (CFD), Cp=-2.404 (test). Deviations were relatively small. Hence, used k-ε model is suitable for determination of the maximum values of pressure coefficients Cp in the investigated case.