Objective Tall buildings in contemporary construction practice predominantly adopt slab-type designs with substantial side ratios. In these rectangular tall structures, the response to torsional wind vibrations becomes a critical issue. Accurate calculation of wind-induced vibrations requires a comprehensive understanding of the spatial correlation of fluctuating wind loads. Existing torsional coherence function models, derived from wind tunnel tests on specialized or small side ratio building models, often neglect the effect of diverse building section forms on the coherence function. Therefore, their applicability to common tall buildings with larger side ratios remains limited. This study addresses this limitation by proposing a series of spatial correlation mathematical models for torsional fluctuating wind loads on high-rise buildings, enhancing their practicality and applicability. Methods Firstly, four types of wind fields (O1, S1, O2, and S2) were simulated based on data from the Engineering Sciences Data Unit (ESDU). The mean wind speed profile was generated using the logarithmic rate formula recommended by ESDU—85020. The theoretical turbulence intensity profile was produced based on the formula recommended by ESDU—82026. The turbulence integral scale was determined using the formula indicated by ESDU—74031, and the fluctuating wind speed spectrum was obtained using the von‒Karman spectrum recommended by ESDU—74031. Turbulence intensity in S‒type wind fields was greater than that in O‒type wind fields, and the turbulence integral scale in type‒1 wind fields was larger than that in type‒2 wind fields. Secondly, 21 test models with side ratios ranging from 1/9.0 to 9.0 were created by assembling 12 segments, using a length scale of 1∶200. The completed model measured 0.50 m in height, 0.06 m in width, and 0.06 to 0.54 m in length. Seven layers of measuring points were placed vertically at heights of 0.10H, 0.30H, 0.50H, 0.65H, 0.80H, 0.90H, and 0.98H. The measuring point layers were numbered 1 to 7 from bottom to top, maintaining a consistent arrangement across all layers. Finally, synchronous pressure measurement wind tunnel tests were conducted on the 21 models under four wind fields. Time history data of wind pressure coefficients at the measuring points on the models were collected using synchronous pressure scanning valves. The sampling frequency was 400 Hz, and the sampling duration was 90 s, producing a total of 36 000 data points.Results and Discussions Based on the experimental results, the vertical correlation coefficient and coherence function of buildings with various side ratios under different wind fields were calculated. The influences of side ratio, turbulence intensity, and turbulence integral scale on the vertical correlation coefficient and coherence function of torsional fluctuating wind loads were analyzed. Mathematical models of the vertical spatial correlation of torsional fluctuating wind loads for rectangular high-rise buildings with side ratios ranging from 1/9.0 to 9.0 were established using the least squares method, and the accuracy of these models was compared to the experimental data. The results showed that the correlation coefficient of torsional fluctuating wind load exponentially decreased with increasing separation distance, and the attenuation rate varied with side ratio. When D/B1.0, the correlation coefficient of torsional fluctuating wind load remained greater than 0, and the attenuation rate of the correlation coefficient increased with a higher side ratio. When D/B>1.0, the correlation coefficient of torsional fluctuating wind load became highly discontinuous, and the attenuation rate of the correlation coefficient decreased with a higher side ratio. For some buildings, the correlation coefficient even became negative at positions with large separation distances between measuring point layers. When D/B<1.0, the correlation coefficient of torsional fluctuating wind load was only slightly affected by the turbulence characteristics of the incoming flow, whereas when D/B1.0, the correlation coefficient became negative at large separation distances due to changes in turbulence characteristics. The initial value of the torsional fluctuating coherence function was influenced by the side ratio and the separation distance of the building. For buildings with 1/5.0D/B5.0, the spectral peak of the coherence function was evident. When D/B1.0, the corresponding reduced frequency was slightly greater than 0.1, consistent with the Strouhal number, indicating that the spectral peak was generated by vortex shedding. When D/B>1.0, the corresponding reduced frequency of the spectral peak gradually decreased. The coherence function of buildings with various side ratios changed with frequency. When D/B1.0, the coherence function initially decreased, then increased, and finally dropped rapidly to a low coherence level. When 1.0<D/B5.0, the coherence function for large separation distances decreased slowly with frequency, while for small separation distances, it fluctuated repeatedly at a low coherence level. When D/B>5.0, the coherence function quickly decayed with frequency and then fluctuated at a low coherence level. The coherence function of torsional wind load exhibited complexity, being affected by both separation distance and mean velocity. Across different wind fields, the coherence function displayed significant fluctuations with frequency and building side ratio. Conclusions The proposed correlation coefficients and coherence functions for torsional fluctuating wind loads on rectangular tall buildings show strong consistency with experimental observations. These results carry important implications for structural design and load code revisions, providing critical insights for reducing wind-induced vibrations in tall buildings.
O1风场扭转向脉动风荷载相干函数如图7所示。图7中,3# vs 4#表示测点层3#和4#的对比,下同。观察图7可知,扭转向脉动风荷载相干函数存在以下特性:1)频率为0时,相干函数值与建筑深宽比和高差有关。2)对于1/5.0D/B5.0的建筑,相干函数的谱峰比较明显;当D/B1.0时,峰值对应折算频率略大于0.1,与斯托罗哈数基本一致,此时谱峰是由旋涡脱落造成的;当D/B>1.0时,峰值对应折算频率逐渐减小。3)不同深宽比建筑相干函数随频率变化规律不同:当D/B1.0时,相干函数先减小后增大,达到峰值后迅速减小到低相干水平;当1.0<D/B5.0时,高差较大的相干函数随频率缓慢减小,高差较小的相干函数在低相干水平反复波动;当D/B>5.0时,相干函数随频率快速衰减,然后在低相干水平波动。4)扭转向脉动风荷载相干函数变化规律复杂,和都会对相干函数变化趋势产生影响。
不同风场下扭转向脉动风荷载相干函数如图8所示。图8以测点层3# vs 4#的相干函数为例进行分析。由图8可观察到,来流湍流特性对扭转向脉动风荷载相干函数的初值影响较大;在不同风场中,相干函数随频率和建筑深宽比的波动很大,湍流积分尺度和湍流强度对扭转向脉动风荷载相干函数的影响并不呈现明显规律。
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