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How Famous Buildings Around the World Consider Wind Loads
In this new age, buildings are not only getting taller to save space, but also becoming complex icons of society that define art and culture. As architects and engineers are building intricate and challenging designs, using innovative simulation solutions for analyzing wind effects is essential.
By Ali Arafat
May 6, 2020
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by Ali Arafat
With six years of experience in engineering simulation and a Master’s in Computational Engineering from University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Ali Arafat specializes in aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), heat transfer, and structural analysis. He is currently part of the SimScale team, with responsibilities ranging from simulation and customer success to management.
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