About Us
Aim
Our aim is to promote cooperation in the advancement and application of knowledge in all aspects of wind engineering. We:
What is Wind Engineering?
Wind Engineering is a wide ranging multi-disciplinary subject that has developed over the last few decades, and is concerned with the effects of wind on the natural and built environment. These effects can be both catastrophic, leading to the failure of major buildings or other structures, or can lead to discomfort and disruption.
History
A forum for the discussion of matters related to wind engineering has existed in the UK for many years, with informal meetings being held since 1963 at the National Physical Laboratory, the Building Research Establishment and elsewhere. In the late eighties it became apparent that there was a need to formalise these activities and a number of likeminded research workers, academics and colleagues from industry formed the Wind Engineering Society (WES). The Society was formally inaugurated in September 1990, and in May 1991 it became an Specialist Knowledge Society of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Affiliations
The Wind Engineering Society (WES) is an Specialist Knowledge Society of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
The WES is the UK national delegate to the International and European Associations for Wind Engineering. The International Association for Wind Engineering (IAWE) coordinates a series of conferences on Wind Engineering and related topics. The International Conference on Wind Engineering (ICWE) is held on a four year cycle. Also on a four year cycle, but two years apart from the International Conference, are the three regional conferences:
The IAWE also coordinates the following more specialised conferences:
Scope
The WES aims to cover all aspects of study relevant to Wind Engineering. This includes, amongst others:
Objectives
In short, the objectives of the Society are to promote cooperation in the advancement and application of knowledge in all aspects of wind engineering. It aims to attract researchers, engineers, architects and others engaged in the design and operation of structures, vehicles or crops subject to wind forces; or concerned with pollution dispersion and other environmental effects influenced by the wind; or concerned with other problems such as ventilation where the same knowledge is strongly relevant.
Specifically, these general aspirations require WES to:
WES Activities
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