The Evolution and Advancements in the field of Wind Engineering: A State of Art Review

Abstract

This paper deals with the circumstances of evolution of Wind Engineering as a new nomenclature. The origin of it could be traced long back to 1960s where wind was considered to be a simple static drag force. With the advent of a new field of Wind Engineering, the concept of wind has been revolutionized from a relatively simple term to a more complex term involving computational aspects. The journey of Wind Engineering right from its inception to the present stage is examined thoroughly through a state of art review. The effect on wind as a major lateral load on structures which has broaden the outlook for further studies in this specific field along with the major wind damaged structures that acted as an eye opener for the researchers are also stated briefly.