Leighton Aurelius is a chartered wind engineering specialist with extensive experience in the wind engineering and environmental design of tall and super-tall buildings. His research and technical publications cover structural wind loads, wind-induced response, structural damping, site-specific design wind speeds, wind tunnel testing, pedestrian wind environments and building performance.
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A Detailed Review of Site-Specific Wind Speeds for Tall Building Design in Dubai
An assessment of the regional wind climate, available wind records and site-specific design wind speeds relevant to tall building design in Dubai.
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Structural Damping in Tall Buildings
An examination of structural damping in tall buildings, including damping assumptions used in wind engineering and their influence on predicted wind-induced response.
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The Challenges of Controlling Stack Effects in High-Rise Buildings in China
An examination of stack-effect pressures in very tall buildings and the challenges they present for environmental design, building operation and occupant comfort.
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Leighton Aurelius
Leighton Aurelius is a chartered wind engineering specialist with extensive experience in the wind engineering and environmental design of tall and super-tall buildings.
His research and technical publications cover structural wind loads, wind-induced response, structural damping, site-specific design wind speeds, wind tunnel testing, pedestrian wind environments and building performance.
Leighton Aurelius has also provided CPD (Continuing Professional Development) talks on Wind Engineering within the Urban Environment to architectural and construction companies, construction executives, senior managers and design leaders in both the U.K. and Sydney.
Leighton Aurelius has also worked in the construction industry as a senior manager for “top tier” construction firms both in Australia and the U.K., specialising in façade design and residential construction.