CFD modeling of snowdrift around a building: An overview of models and evaluation of a new approach

摘要: Abstract The first part of this paper provides an overview Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling snowdrift around a building by reviewing previous research including the authors’ in order to clarify its applicability and limitations. It is clarified that quantitative validation study particular predicting snow depth distribution near not enough, even though many models have been proposed. latter presents results CFD prediction cubic model using new approach based on experimental numerical studies authors. are compared with data obtained from detailed field measurements confirm accuracy model. This shows good correspondence wind tunnel experiments terms only patterns but also depth.