Wind Velocity Profile and Wind Force of Wind Barriers

Abstract

Wind tunnel tests were carried out to investigate velocity profiles behind wind barriers. 4 types of wind barriers with solidity ratio of around 0.5  was employed. The drag forces of these barriers were also examined. The net type wind barrier has uniform wind reduction and its drag force is small. The bar type wind barriers have large wind reduction around its height. Horizontal correlation of fluctuation velocity is small with any types of barrier.