Nell'ingegneria strutturale e del vento moderna, la determinazione accurata dei carichi del vento svolge un ruolo decisivo nel garantire la sicurezza, la funzionalità e l'efficienza economica degli edifici e delle infrastrutture civili. Traditionally, engineers have relied on code-based static wind load calculations such as those outlined in Eurocode 1991-1-4 or ASCE 7-22 to determine design loads. These approaches use simplified analytical formulas derived from wind tunnel experiments and empirical data, providing standardized load cases that are generally sufficient for conventional structures.
However, with the rise of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in engineering practice, a powerful alternative has emerged that offers far greater insight and precision. CFD wind simulations are increasingly recognized not only in research but also in applied engineering design, particularly for complex and wind-sensitive structures.