Wind tunnel

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This laboratory is part of the
Structures and Materials Department
It began operations in 1966.
The laboratory is run by
Professor Neftalí Rodríguez Cuevas
It is located in the
Engineering Tower,
North Wing Basement
Ciudad Universitaria

SCOPE

Research on the effects of wind on structures.

ACTIVITIES

Project for the modeling of the Palace of Sports, the cable-stayed bridge of the Mexico-Acapulco highway and the Cancun Bridge, Q. Roo.

MAJOR WORKS AND RECENT PROYECTS

Currently working on the test model of a 48-storey building in Mexico City.

EQUIPMENT

The laboratory has a wind tunnel test with a cross-section of 0.80x1.20 m and a length of 2.40 m, capable of producing wind speeds up to 150 km/h.

• Spectrum analyzer.
• Sensors.
• Central system for turbulence.
• Hitachi Invertor.
• Mechanical equipment with a 75 HP motor.