CFD Simulation for AEC Applications

About this Workshop

Rising energy prices, environmental consciousness, and the associated demand for energy efficiency and human comfort are key considerations in the design of modern buildings and urban planning.

The usage of fluid flow simulation (CFD) enables architects and engineers to predict and optimize the performance of buildings in the early stage of the design process. While simulation is already widely used in mechanical engineering, its adoption in architecture and construction is low, due to the lack of knowledge and affordable tools.

SimScale joined forces with McNeel and Vind-Vind to create a free online training about the application of simulation in AEC, tailored to the needs of architects and civil engineers. By participating, you will:

Understand the fundamentals and potential of CFD for AEC applications
Learn how to integrate simulation with your CAD/BIM process and data
Receive a certification of achievement by submitting voluntary homework assignments

There is no prior knowledge or software required to join this free webinar. All participants will get free access to SimScale with all the required simulation features.

November

Wind Comfort Prediction with CFD

6:00 p.m CET / 12:00 p.m. ET

November

Wind Load Prediction with CFD

4:00 p.m CET / 10:00 p.m. ET

December

Air Conditioning and Ventilation

4:00 p.m CET / 10:00 p.m. ET

Wind Comfort Prediction with CFD

November 23rd 2017 6:00 P.M. CET / 12:00 ET

With the complexity of modern urban areas, the pedestrian wind environment analysis becomes a critical factor in urban and building planning design, helping to ensure the overall well-being, safety, and comfort in pedestrian zones. During this webinar, you will learn the physical fundamentals of wind comfort, the related standards and guidelines, as well as how to properly model terrain, atmosphere, and surroundings in order to create a simulation on your own.

Watch Recording Example Project

Wind Load Prediction with CFD

November 30th 2017 4:00 P.M. CET / 10:00 ET

Wind load is one of the main concerns in construction codes. In addition to gravitational loads, earthquakes, and other factors, wind gusts-induced loads can cause failure in structures. During this lecture, you will get introduced to safety-related aspects of facade dimensioning and related standards and how to identify the right type of load case based on simulation.

Watch Recording Example Project

Air Conditioning and Ventilation

December 7th 2017 4:00 P.M. CET / 10:00 ET

Human comfort in homes, office spaces, and buildings, in general, is one of the most important goals in building design and HVAC. Therefore, one of the current engineering challenges for building engineers is the adequate design of ventilation for maximum comfort and energy efficiency. During this lecture, you will learn about the fundamentals of heating and ventilation process modeling.

Watch Recording Example Project

Meet your Instructors

Milad Mafi

Product Marketing Manager at SimScale

As the Partner Relations Manager at SimScale, Milad manages, grows, and supports relationships with key business and educational partners. He hosts monthly workshops covering CFD, FEA, and thermal analysis. He has more than 10 years of professional experience with engineering simulation and motorsport aerodynamics.
Per Jørgen Jørgensen

CEO and Physicist at Vind-Vind ApS

Since founding Vind-Vind ApS in 2012, Per has worked with wind comfort analysis on new urban areas and renovation of existing areas in Scandinavia. Together with the Technical University of Denmark and the Technological Institute, Per has just finished a 1.5 year validation project on wind load simulations.