Blockage effects on surface pressures: the case of an inclined flat plate with and without a guide plate

作者: Kung-Ming Chung , Chin-Chang Chou , Keh-Chin Chang

DOI: 10.1080/02533839.2014.888810

关键词: Wind tunnelModel configurationGeotechnical engineeringSurface (mathematics)Flow separationBlockage ratioMaterials scienceTilt (optics)VortexFlow (psychology)Mechanics

摘要: Wind tunnel wall confinement severely affects the flow characteristics around bluff bodies. In this experimental study, blockage effects on mean surface pressures of an inclined flat plate (aspect ratio = 0.5, tilt angle = 15–30°) with and without a guide were examined in two separated wind tunnels. The ratio (BR) ranged from 1.79 to 16.12%, which BR less than 5% was considered interference-free case. streamwise spanwise pressure distributions are definitely affected by BR. Model configuration is another concern. Maskell’s correction method applicable region separation corner vortices. There only minor stagnation region.

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