Finite Element Method for Predicting of Air Flow Passed Residential Buildings

Abstract

The finite element method for predicting air flow behaviors passed residential buildings is presented.The method is based on the computational fluid dynamics for analyzing incompressible flow phenomena intwo dimensions. The air flow behaviors obtained from using the method help designers to locate the buildingsdoors and windows properly to improve ventilation. Such flow behaviors are obtained from solving the Navier-Stokes equations that govern the flow field. Detailed finite element computational procedure and their elementmatrices are explained. Examples are presented to highlight the capability of the finite element method forpredicting air flow passed residential buildings.