In conjunction with JDH consulting, the Wind Engineering 
research group at the University of Birmingham have 
developed a unique series of master classes in Wind 
Engineering, which aim to provide a broad introduction to 
the subject. These classes will be delivered in the week 
before the International Conference on Wind Engineering in 
Amsterdam (NLR). A draft timetable is provided below for 
information. The course fee is 350 (GBP Sterling) for early 
bookings (before 31st May 2011) and 500 (GBP Sterling) 
thereafter using an online booking and payment system. 

For further information please contact us

Wednesday (pm) 
1:00 Introduction
1.15 Wind climate, structure and statistics
2.15 Bluff body aerodynamics
3.15 Break
3.45 Experimental techniques


Thursday (am) 
9.00 Numerical techniques
10.00 Codes of practice
11.30 Low rise buildings, roofs and internal pressures


Thursday (pm) 
2.00 High rise structures, chimneys and masts
3.30 Bridges and bridge cables


Friday (am) 
9.00 Ventilation and wind driven rain 
10.00 Wind environment 
11.30 Wind Energy 


Speakers 
Prof C J Baker - University of Birmingham 
Dr J D Holmes - JDH Consulting 
Dr M Sterling - University of Birmingham 
Dr. Ir. B Blocken - Eindhoven University of Technology 
Dr S O Hansen - Svend Ole Hansen ApS, Wind Engineering 
Dr H Hemida - University of Birmingham 
Dr J Owen - University of Nottingham 
Dr A D Quinn - University of Birmingham