عنوان

Wind science and engineering :

(Number (ISBN

3030188159

(Number (ISBN

9783030188153

Erroneous ISBN

3030188140

Erroneous ISBN

9783030188146

Title Proper

Wind science and engineering :

General Material Designation

[Book]

Other Title Information

origins, developments, fundamentals and advancements /

First Statement of Responsibility

Giovanni Solari.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Cham, Switzerland :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Springer,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

[2019]

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

1 online resource

Series Title

Springer tracts in civil engineering

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Text of Note

From the dawn of history to the Renaissance -- From the Renaissance to the end of the 19th century -- From the late 19th century to the mid-20th century -- From the mid-20th century to the 3rd millennium.

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This book provides an essential overview of wind science and engineering, taking readers on a journey through the origins, developments, fundamentals, recent advancements and latest trends in this broad field. Along the way, it addresses a diverse range of topics, including: atmospheric physics; meteorology; micrometeorology; climatology; the aerodynamics of buildings, aircraft, sailing boats, road vehicles and trains; wind energy; atmospheric pollution; soil erosion; snow drift, windbreaks and crops; bioclimatic city-planning and architecture; wind actions and effects on structures; and wind hazards, vulnerability and risk. In order to provide a comprehensive overview of wind and its manifold effects, the book combines scientific, descriptive and narrative chapters. The book is chiefly intended for students and lecturers, for those who want to learn about the genesis and evolution of this topic, and for the multitude of scholars whose work involves the wind.

Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address

Springer Nature

Stock Number

com.springer.onix.9783030188153

Title

Wind Science and Engineering : Origins, Developments, Fundamentals and Advancements.

International Standard Book Number

9783030188146

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Number

Edition

Class number

Book number

Solari, Giovanni

Date of Transaction

20200823090525.0

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Electronic name

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