The Glenn Department of Civil Engineering at Clemson University is hosting the the 6th AAWE Workshop with a focus on student and early career presentations. The workshop will include several keynote addresses and panel discussions on non-academic wind engineering careers and future directions for wind engineering research.

The program is chaired by Nigel Kaye (Clemson University) with the assistance of a Scientific Committee who will assist in reviewing abstracts and selecting speakers and panelists.

The workshop is free to all members of AAWE, join or renew your membership if it has expired. Follow the Workshop Twitter Feed for updates.

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2021
Wednesday, May 12th
9:00 AM

6th AAWE Workshop Program - Conference Proceedings

Nigel Kaye, Clemson University

Clemson, SC

9:00 AM

11:10 AM

The impact of full-scale testing at the IBHS Research Center and critical needs in wind research for homes & businesses

Anne Cope

Clemson, SC

11:10 AM - 12:10 PM

12:10 PM

Multi-event comparative analysis of common wind damage patterns from recent windstorms

David Roueche, Auburn University
Jordon O. Nakayama, Auburn University

Clemson, SC

12:10 PM - 12:22 PM

Statistical Investigation of Wind Duration Using A Refined Hurricane Track Model

Haifeng Wang, SUNY University at Buffalo
Teng Wu, SUNY University at Buffalo

Clemson, SC

12:10 PM - 12:22 PM

12:22 PM

Data-driven simulation of asymmetric hurricane wind fields for community resilience planning

Yanlin Guo, Colorado State University - Fort Collins
John W. van de Lindt, Colorado State University - Fort Collins

Clemson, SC

12:22 PM - 12:34 PM

Wind-induced failures and structural modeling of large-volume buildings impacted by Hurricane Michael (2018)

J. D. Marshall, Auburn University
David Roueche, Auburn University
J. W. Berman, University of Washington
J. A. Roberts, Auburn University
C. B. Blue, Auburn University

Clemson, SC

12:22 PM - 12:34 PM

12:34 PM

3D nonlinear tropical cyclone boundary layer model: From meteorological perspective to wind engineering applications

Liang Hu, University of Notre Dame
Ahsan Kareem, University of Notre Dame

Clemson, SC

12:34 PM - 12:46 PM

Detection and classification of damages to civil infrastructure using a video-monitoring tool

Michael L. Whiteman, Howard University
Pedro L. Fernández-Cabán, Clarkson University
Claudia C. Marin, Howard University
Jale Tezcan, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Xinxing Wu, University of Kentucky
Qiang Shawn Cheng, University of Kentucky

Clemson, SC

12:34 PM - 12:46 PM

12:46 PM

Model for simulating extreme wind speed distribution parameters for hurricane winds

Joseph B. Dannemiller, Texas Tech University
Douglas A. Smith, Texas Tech University
Stephen Morse, Michigan Technological University

Clemson, SC

12:46 PM - 12:58 PM

Wireless Sensor Network System Data Acquisition and Analysis using DesignSafe-CI

S. Sridhar, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
J.-P. Pineli, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
J. Zhang, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
C. S. Subramanian, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
J. Wang, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
J. Sun
S. Lazarus, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
H. Besing, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne

Clemson, SC

12:46 PM - 12:58 PM

12:58 PM

Deep Reinforcement Learning-based Decision Support System for Transportation Infrastructure Management under Hurricane Events

Shaopeng Li, SUNY University at Buffalo
Teng Wu, SUNY University at Buffalo

Clemson, SC

12:58 PM - 1:10 PM

Development of a Wireless Sensor Network for Hurricane Monitoring

J. Wang, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
J. Sun, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
J.-P. Pinelli, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
S. Lazarus, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne

Clemson, SC

12:58 PM - 1:10 PM

1:10 PM

Artificial Neural Network models to study wind-induced response of large-span roofs and suspension bridges

Fabio Rizzo, G.D'Annunzio University
Luca Caracoglia, Northeastern University

Clemson, SC

1:10 PM - 1:22 PM

Performance Testing and Calibration of the Generation –IV Wireless Sensor Network System

J. Zhang, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
S. Sridhar, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
C. S. Subramanian, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
J-P Pinelli, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
S. Lazarus, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
J. Wang, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
J. Sun
H. Besing, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne

Clemson, SC

1:10 PM - 1:22 PM

1:22 PM

Applicability of DAD methodology for low-rise buildings to European and Italian wind load standards

Daniele Crisman, University of Trieste
Luca Caracoglia, Northeastern University
Salvatore Noè, University of Trieste

Clemson, SC

1:22 PM - 1:34 PM

Field monitoring the wind-induced response of a large-area fabric membrane structure

David Roueche, Auburn University
J. D. Marshall, Auburn University
J. W. Stiles, Tyndall Air Force Base
D. T. Jackson, Auburn University
J. B. Anderson, Auburn University
J. S. Davidson, Auburn University

Clemson, SC

1:22 PM - 1:34 PM

Integrating survivor stories, tornado wind field models, and forensic investigations to reconstruct tornado events

Savannah Howie, Auburn University
David Roueche, Auburn University
Franklin Lombardo, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Daphne LaDue, University of Oklahoma
Lara Mayeux, University of Oklahoma

Clemson, SC

1:22 PM - 1:34 PM

1:34 PM

Active Machine Learning in Large Scale Wind Tunnel Experiments

Mohit Chauhan, Johns Hopkins University
Mariel Ojeda-Tuz, University of Florida
Michael Shields, Johns Hopkins University
Kurtis Gurley, University of Florida
Ryan Catarelli, University of Florida

Clemson, SC

1:34 PM - 1:46 PM

The 3 March 2020 Cookeville, Tennessee Tornado Damage Report

Jason M. Lopez, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Franklin T. Lombardo, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Clemson, SC

1:34 PM - 1:46 PM

2:10 PM

A probabilistic composite resistance model for the vertical load path in typical residential construction

Brandon M. Rittelmeyer, Auburn University
David B. Roueche, Auburn University

Clemson, SC

2:10 PM - 2:22 PM

2:22 PM

Probabilistic Wind Hazard Analysis for Performance-Based Wind Design of Buildings: Hazard Curve, Wind Demand and Loading Protocol

Haifeng Wang, SUNY University at Buffalo
Teng Wu, SUNY University at Buffalo

Clemson, SC

2:22 PM - 2:34 PM

Using the Jupyter Notebooks as a tool for CFD simulations

Fei Ding, University of Notre Dame
Ahsan Kareem, University of Notre Dame

Clemson, SC

2:22 PM - 2:34 PM

2:34 PM

A component-based interior and contents hurricane vulnerability model for low-rise residential buildings

Roberto Vicente Silva de Abreu, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
Jean-Paul Pinelli, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
Kurt Gurley, University of Florida
Karthik Yarasuri, University of Florida

Clemson, SC

2:34 PM - 2:46 PM

Generation of inflow velocity field for CFD analyses using GPUs

Fei Ding, University of Notre Dame
Ahsan Kareem, University of Notre Dame

Clemson, SC

2:34 PM - 2:46 PM

2:46 PM

Full-scale experimental investigations on a naturally ventilated building and validation of simulation models

Chen Chen, Stanford University
Catherine Gorlé, Stanford University

Clemson, SC

2:46 PM - 2:58 PM

Performance and Fragility of Elevated Structures During Hurricane Events

Haitham A. Ibrahim, Florida International University
Amal Elawady, Florida International University
David O. Prevatt, University of Florida

Clemson, SC

2:46 PM - 2:58 PM

2:58 PM

Fragility analysis framework for transmission tower systems subjected to straight line winds

Saransh Dikshit, Iowa State University
Alice Alipour, Iowa State University

Clemson, SC

2:58 PM - 3:10 PM

Large-eddy simulations of combined wind and buoyancy driven ventilation in a slum house in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Yunjae Hwang, Stanford University
Catherine Gorlé, Stanford University

Clemson, SC

2:58 PM - 3:10 PM

3:10 PM

Fatigue Life and Reliability Estimation of a Traffic Signal Structure using Long-Term Monitoring Data

Li-Wei Tsai, Iowa State University
Alice Alipour, Iowa State University

Clemson, SC

3:10 PM - 3:22 PM

Large-eddy Simulation of Wind Loads on a Roof-mounted Cube: A Means to Interpolate Experimental Data

Abiy F. Melaku, Western University
Lakshmana S. Doddipatla, FM Global
Girma T. Bitsuamlak, Western University

Clemson, SC

3:10 PM - 3:22 PM

3:22 PM

Addressing Turbulence Model Form Uncertainty

M. F. Ciarlatani, Stanford University
Z. Hao, University of Cambridge
C. Gorlé, Stanford University

Clemson, SC

3:22 PM - 3:34 PM

Performance-Based Wind Design of Tall Buildings Considering the Nonlinearity in Building Response

S. Preetha Hareendran, Iowa State University
A. Alipour, Iowa State University
B. Shafei, Iowa State University
P. P. Sarkar, Iowa State University

Clemson, SC

3:22 PM - 3:34 PM

3:34 PM

Evaluation of a multi-fidelity simulation framework for predicting wind pressure loads on buildings

Themistoklis Vargiemezis, Stanford University
Catherine Gorlé, Stanford University

Clemson, SC

3:34 PM - 3:46 PM

Thursday, May 13th
11:00 AM

The Role of Wind Engineers in Advancing Climate- Responsive and Risk-Informed Sustainable Development: Opportunities and Responsibilities

Tracy Kijewski-Correa, University of Notre Dame

Clemson, SC

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

12:10 PM

Computational methods of windborne debris trajectories in a near-surface tornadic field

Guangzhao Chen, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Franklin T. Lombardo, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Clemson, SC

12:10 PM - 12:22 PM

12:22 PM

An Absolute Pressure Sensing Mote for Measuring Full- Scale Wind Pressure Loads on Buildings

John Hochschild, Stanford University
Catherine Gorlé, Stanford University

Clemson, SC

12:22 PM - 12:34 PM

Modeling windborne debris trajectories in tornadoes

Ahmed U. Abdelhady, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Seymour M.J. Spence, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Jason McCormick, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Clemson, SC

12:22 PM - 12:34 PM

12:34 PM

Characterization of surface roughness from LIDAR and anemometer measurements of near-surface storm winds

H. Besng, Florida Institute of Technology
S. Lazarus, Florida Institute of Technology
S. Sridhar, Florida Institute of Technology
J. Wang, Florida Institute of Technology
C. S. Subramanian, Florida Institute of Technology
J-P Pinelli, Florida Institute of Technology
J. Zhang, Florida Institute of Technology
J. Sun

Clemson, SC

12:34 PM - 12:46 PM

Numerical modeling of debris flight in a one-cell tornado wind field

Ali Tohidi, San Jose State University

Clemson, SC

12:34 PM - 12:46 PM

12:46 PM

Experimental and computational modeling of ember hot-spots on roofs during wildland fires

Dac Nguyen, Clemson University
Nigel Kaye, Clemson University

Clemson, SC

12:46 PM - 12:58 PM

Observations of the turbulent near wake of a bridge deck

Nicolò Daniotti, University of Stavanger
Jasna Bogunovic Jakobsen, University of Stavanger
Jónas Snæbjörnsson, Reykjavik University
Etienne Cheynet, University of Bergen

Clemson, SC

12:46 PM - 12:58 PM

12:58 PM

A stochastic model for the aerodynamics of irregularly shaped gravel

Md Safwan Ahsanullah, Clemson University
Nigel B. Kaye, Clemson University

Clemson, SC

12:58 PM - 1:10 PM

Observations of incoming turbulent flow by dual wind lidar mounted on a bridge deck

Mohammad Nafisifard, University of Stavanger
Jasna Bogunovic Jakobsen, University of Stavanger
Etienne Cheynet, University of Bergen
Jónas Snæbjörnsson, Reykjavik University
Mikael Sjöholm, Technical University of Denmark
Torben Mikkelsen, Technical University of Denmark

Clemson, SC

12:58 PM - 1:10 PM

1:10 PM

Retrieving wind speed and direction from WSR-88D single- Doppler measurements of thunderstorm winds

Ibrahim Ibrahim, Western University
Gregory A. Kopp, Western University
David M.L. Sills, Western University

Clemson, SC

1:10 PM - 1:22 PM

1:22 PM

Vulnerability Assessment of Structural Insulated Panels Subjected to Windborne Debris Impact

Dikshant Saini, Iowa State University
Behrouz Shafei, Iowa State University

Clemson, SC

1:22 PM - 1:34 PM

1:34 PM

An analytical study into the performance of cross-laminated timber structures subject to tornado events

M. Stoner, Clemson University
Weichiang Pang, Clemson University

Clemson, SC

1:34 PM - 1:46 PM

Tornado Wind Speed Estimation Methods in Rural Forested Regions: The Alonsa, MB Tornado

Daniel M. Rhee, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Sarah Stevenson, University of Western Ontario
Franklin T. Lombardo, University of Illinois
Greg Kopp, University of Western Ontario

Clemson, SC

1:34 PM - 1:46 PM

2:10 PM

New Model for Rain-Induced Interior and Contents Damage to Mid/High-Rise Buildings During Hurricane Events

Zhuoxuan Wei, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
Jean-Paul Pinelli, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
Nima Aghli, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
Jingyun Jia, Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
Kurt Gurley, University of Florida

Clemson, SC

2:10 PM - 2:22 PM

Wind Performance of Asphalt Shingles Using Full-Scale Experimentation

Ameyu B. Tolera, Florida International University
Karim Mostafa, Florida International University
Arindam Gan Chowdhury, Florida International University
Ioannis Zisis, Florida International University

Clemson, SC

2:10 PM - 2:22 PM

2:22 PM

High Frequency Effect on Peak Pressure Computation on the TTU Building Using Synthetic Inflow Turbulence Generator

Zahra Mansouri, University of Arkansas
Rathinam Panneer Selvam, University of Arkansas
Arindam Gan Chowdhury, Florida International University

Clemson, SC

2:22 PM - 2:34 PM

Peak Wind Effects on Low-Rise Building Roofs and Rooftop PV Arrays

R. Braun, Central Washington University
D. Chen, Central Washington University
A. Chowdhury, Florida International University
J. Estephan, Florida International University
C. Gordon, Central Washington University
P. Irwin, Florida International University
G. Johnson, Central Washington University
B. Kennedy, Central Washington University
G. Lyman, Central Washington University
E. Raney, Central Washington University
D. Reed, University of Washington
R. Sanford, Central Washington University
S. Wang, University of Washington

Clemson, SC

2:22 PM - 2:34 PM

2:34 PM

Numerical investigation of wind actions on elevated houses

Nourhan Abdelfatah, Florida International University
Amal Elawady, Florida International University

Clemson, SC

2:34 PM - 2:46 PM

Wind speed maximum sustained, mean and gust factor comparison using publicly available H*WIND and Texas Tech University Hurricane Research Team data

Joseph B. Dannemiller, Texas Tech University
Douglas A. Smith, Texas Tech University
Stephen Morse, Michigan Technological University

Clemson, SC

2:34 PM - 2:46 PM

2:46 PM

Development of Standard Test Considering Pressure Equalization for Discontinuous Metal Roof (DMR) Systems

Oscar Lafontaine, University of Florida
Irina Afanasyeva, University of Florida
David O. Prevatt, University of Florida

Clemson, SC

2:46 PM - 2:58 PM

Efficiency improvement and discussion of grid effects on DSRFG method

Xiangjie Wang, Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge
Steve C. S. Cai, Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge

Clemson, SC

2:46 PM - 2:58 PM

2:58 PM

A partial-turbulence approach to estimate peak pressures on low-rise buildings with flat roofs

Yitian Guo, University of Western Ontario
Chieh-Hsun Wu, Tamkang University
Gregory A. Kopp, University of Western Ontario

Clemson, SC

2:58 PM - 3:10 PM

Hurricane Maria Hindcast Using WRF-LES: A Preliminary Comparison of Topographic Wind Speed-Up

Luis D. Aponte-Bermúdez, University of Puerto Rico
Forrest J. Masters, University of Florida
Jorge X. Santiago-Hernández, University of Florida
Edward L. Cruz-García, University of Puerto Rico

Clemson, SC

2:58 PM - 3:10 PM

3:10 PM

Examination of gust effect factor for side walls of rigid low-, mid-, and high-rise buildings

Jin Wang, University of Western Ontario
Gregory Kopp, University of Western Ontario

Clemson, SC

3:10 PM - 3:22 PM

Time Variant Hurricane Modeling in Performance-based Wind Engineering

Zhicheng Ouyang, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Seymour M.J. Spence, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Clemson, SC

3:10 PM - 3:22 PM

3:22 PM

On the computational efficiency of LES and hybrid RANS-LES models in building aerodynamics

Md Faiaz Khaled, Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge
Aly Mousaad Aly, Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge

Clemson, SC

3:22 PM - 3:34 PM

Friday, May 14th
11:00 AM

Enhancing the Wind Performance of Civil Infrastructure Through “Online” Cyber-Physical Wind Tunnel Simulation

Pedro L. Fernández-Cabán

Clemson, SC

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

12:10 PM

A Scenario-based Hurricane Analysis Framework for Community-level Building Damage Estimation

Ram K. Mazumder, University of Kansas
Meredith Dumler, University of Kansas
S. Amin Enderami, University of Kansas
Elaina J. Sutley, University of Kansas

Clemson, SC

12:10 PM - 12:22 PM

Drag Coefficients and Wind Loads of Retrofitted Pipe Racks with High Blockage Ratios

S. Ou, Clemson University
W. Pang, Clemson University
M. Stoner, Clemson University

Clemson, SC

12:10 PM - 12:22 PM

12:22 PM

High-Fidelity Probabilistic Collapse Assessment of Tall Steel Buildings under Extreme Winds

Srinivasan Arunachalam, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
S.M.J. Spence, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Clemson, SC

12:22 PM - 12:34 PM

Investigation of irregular-shaped buildings and their pressure distribution

Manuel Matus, Florida International University
Ioannis Zisis, Florida International University

Clemson, SC

12:22 PM - 12:34 PM

12:34 PM

Probabilistic assessment of the nonlinear response of the 20- story SAC building under extreme wind loads through collapse

Azin Ghaffary, University of Nevada, Reno
Mohamed Moustafa, University of Nevada, Reno

Clemson, SC

12:34 PM - 12:46 PM

12:46 PM

Aerodynamic testing and response evaluation of a large-scale high-rise building model at a high Reynolds number

Aly Mousaad Aly, Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge
Suvash Chapain, Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge

Clemson, SC

12:46 PM - 12:58 PM

Wind-induced response of buildings incorporating nonlinear fluid-structure interaction effects

Azin Ghaffary, University of Nevada, Reno
Mohamed Moustafa, University of Nevada, Reno

Clemson, SC

12:46 PM - 12:58 PM

12:58 PM

Aerodynamics of low-rise buildings: large-scale open-jet testing to address Reynolds number effects

Aly Mousaad Aly, Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge
Md Faiaz Khaled, Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge

Clemson, SC

12:58 PM - 1:10 PM

Structural Fragility Analysis of Tall Buildings and Towers via Artificial Neural Network Surrogate Modeling

Lei Zhang, Northeastern University
Luca Caracoglia, Northeastern University

Clemson, SC

12:58 PM - 1:10 PM

1:10 PM

Experimental Investigation of the Aerodynamics and Wind Loading of Buildings with Balconies

Lisette Ludena, Florida International University
Maryam Asghari Mooneghi, Florida International University
Arindam Gan Chowdhury, Florida International University
Peter Irwin, Florida International University

Clemson, SC

1:10 PM - 1:22 PM

Stochastic flutter analysis of wind turbine blades via surrogate models: Artificial Neural Networks vs. Stochastic Collocation

Shaoning Li, Northeastern University
Luca Caracoglia, Northeastern University

Clemson, SC

1:10 PM - 1:22 PM

1:50 PM

Differences in flow structures of tornado vortex and efficiency of different tornado chambers

Sumit Verma, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Rathinam Panneer Selvam, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Clemson, SC

1:50 PM - 2:02 PM

Estimation and Characterization of Nonstationary Inelastic Crosswind Responses of Base-Isolated Tall Buildings

Changda Feng
Xinzhong Chen, Texas Tech University

Clemson, SC

1:50 PM - 2:02 PM

2:02 PM

Impact of Extreme Wind Loads on Sliding Glass Doors

M. Moravej
B. Arya
C. Simsir
A. Jain

Clemson, SC

2:02 PM - 2:14 PM

Uncertainty Quantification of Wind-tunnel Tests of a Low- Rise Building Model using the NIST Aerodynamic Database

Erin Hubbard, Cleveland State University
Erick Shelley, Cleveland State University
Wei Zhang, Cleveland State University

Clemson, SC

2:02 PM - 2:14 PM

2:14 PM

Assessment of load path through residential roofs using full-scale wind tunnel measurements

Sarah A. Stevenson Ms., University of Western Ontario
Murray J. Morrison, Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
Gregory Kopp, University of Western Ontario

Clemson, SC

2:14 PM - 2:26 PM

Critical Evaluation of Roof Pressure Statistics over an Isolated Low-rise Building using NIST and TPU Aerodynamic Databases

Erick Shelley, Cleveland State University
Erin Hubbard, Cleveland State University
Wei Zhang, Cleveland State University

Clemson, SC

2:14 PM - 2:26 PM

2:26 PM

A probabilistic loading model including the vertical angle of attack to estimate tornado loading

Antonio Zaldivar de Alba, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Franklin T. Lombardo, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
David J. Bodine, University of Oklahoma
Anthony E. Reinhart, NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory

Clemson, SC

2:26 PM - 2:38 PM

Fatigue performance of wood frame roof-to-wall connections with elastomeric adhesives under uplift cyclic loading

Bilal Alhawaamdeh, Western Michigan University
Xiaoyun Shao, Western Michigan University

Clemson, SC

2:26 PM - 2:38 PM

2:34 PM

Design and development of a new Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel at Florida International University

Manuel A. Matus Mr., Florida International University
Karim Mostafa, Florida International University
Hrishikesh Dev Sarma, Florida International University
Brian Schwartz, Florida International University
Ioannis Zisis, Florida International University

Clemson, SC

2:34 PM - 2:46 PM

2:38 PM

Full Scale Wind Testing to Determine the Role of Vertical Protrusions on Curtainwall Performance

Kehinde J. Alawode, Florida International University
Krishna Sai Vutukuru, Florida International University
Amal Elawady, Florida International University
Arindam Gan Chowdhury, Florida International University
Guido Lori

Clemson, SC

2:38 PM - 2:50 PM

Wind uplift resistance of Vinyl Siding- a standardized test protocol for multi-chamber pressure application

Oscar Lafontaine, University of Florida
David Roueche, Auburn University
David Prevatt, University of Florida

Clemson, SC

2:38 PM - 2:50 PM