Today’s buildings are prone to several catastrophic events, such as terrorist attacks, accidental hits by vehicles, and fire hazards. Since accidents are normally difficult to avert, construction companies should consider the likelihood of these threats occurring when putting up structures. This way, architects and engineers can enhance the structural integrity of buildings and guarantee the comfort and safety of the occupants.

ANSYS simulation tools enable building designers to virtually model structures and examine the impact of different catastrophic events. As a result, designers can understand how a structure behaves whenever an accident occurs, and optimize designs to minimize the effects of the known, yet difficult-to-forecast, disasters.

Regardless of the structure—office building, entertainment hall, shopping mall, or bridge—construction of fire and smoke suppression equipment must take into consideration three critical factors: structural integrity, safety, and compliance with stipulated regulations. To design an efficient fire and smoke management system that is mindful of all the three factors is not easy.

Virtual testing empowers engineers and architects to cost-effectively understand the multiphysics phenomena that stir fires to begin, spread, and cause damage to structures. Consequently, developing robust systems for averting and managing fires, while taking into consideration all the three factors, is easy.

ANSYS modelling of fire and smoke propagation provides comprehensive, real-life representations to enable the development of the safest systems, assist in planning for emergency evacuations, and minimize the impact of fire hazards.

The ANSYS suite of tools incorporates the following:

• Different state-of-the-art turbulence models, such as RENS and LES
• An extensive collection of combustion models
• Advanced gray models and spectral radiation models
• Variety of heat transfer methodologies
• Variety of thermal and mechanical coupling methodologies
• Extensive analysis of atmospheric wind on different fire states

The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) sector is projected to continue experiencing steady growth in the coming years, with demand driven by increased need for innovative, efficient, and environmentally-friendly equipment.

To stay competitive in the sector, companies must continually design equipment that are energy efficient, do not emit dangerous gases, and capable of performing reliably.

With ANSYS simulation tools, HVAC designers are empowered to optimize equipment designs, especially in early stages of product development when changes can be implemented efficiently and economically.

ANSYS software enable manufacturers to guarantee their products will perform as promised, with every order released to the market.

The simulation software can be applied in designing an extensive range of HVAC equipment, including:

• Air handlers
• Radiant appliances
• Diffusers
• Refrigerators
• Air cleaners
• Fans
• Exhausters
• Air conditioners
• Heat exchangers
• Humidifiers
• Boilers and furnaces
• Chillers

A building’s structural integrity depends on the quality of its individual components, together with overall performance when subjected to extreme conditions. Civil engineers often strive to ensure buildings are safe for occupancy, compliant with the tightening government regulations, contribute to environment-friendly efforts, and meet the public’s aesthetic appeal.

ANSYS simulation software can reliably achieve all these objectives. By testing a range of variables in a virtual environment, engineers and designers can ensure the steady performance of the building’s individual parts under extreme conditions, such as earthquakes and strong winds, and guarantee its safety and strength for occupancy.

Regardless of the type of structure—tall buildings, bridges, or tunnels—ANSYS tools enable civil engineers to cost-effectively analyze building designs for compliance with regulatory conditions and adherence to environmental considerations.

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment are widely used to keep today’s buildings at comfortable temperatures, especially during extreme climate conditions.

Creating a good HVAC design requires consideration of various factors, including expected room conditions (such as air velocity, thermal radiation, and relative humidity), expected heat loss (through doors, walls, and windows), expected occupants’ activities, and eco-friendliness.

With ANSYS simulation software, these factors can be extensively analyzed in a virtual environment before manufacturing prototypes of the equipment. This way, engineers can develop affordable, energy-efficient, comfortable, and high-performing HVAC systems.

ANSYS suite of tools offers:

• Extensive range of turbulence models, such as RANS and LES
• Advanced gray models and spectral radiation models
• Variety of heat transfer methodologies
• Variety of thermal and mechanical coupling methodologies (useful in analyzing wind-instigated distortion and vibration)

Designs of various types of buildings and historical landmarks become more complex and gorgeous with every passing year. For example, the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, is an architectural marvel both in design and aesthetics.

Therefore, it’s becoming increasingly vital to ensure these state-of-the-art constructions are sturdy and capable of guaranteeing occupants’ safety in different situations. A major consideration is the extent airflow around the structure can impact its design.

ANSYS simulation software gives engineers the ability to assess various aerodynamics aspects of a building, including the wind structural load, efficiency of natural ventilation, dispersion of exhaust gases, and pedestrian safety and comfort.