FAMU–FSU study tests wave-shaped surfaces against wind pressures
FSU reports that wind-tunnel models with wave-shaped walls and roofs reduced peak pressures near corners by 40%–60% compared with conventional flat designs.
What the record says
The university’s October 6 report describes 3D-printed low-rise building models tested in a FAMU–FSU College of Engineering wind tunnel. Researchers compared wave amplitudes of 5%–10% of building height with flat surfaces. The deepest waves reduced peak pressures near wall and roof corners across multiple wind directions. The study appeared in Engineering Structures; researchers plan additional flow experiments and computational modeling.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Read the university’s study summary for the experimental method and limitations.
Limits and what is not established
These are model-scale wind-pressure results, not a guarantee that a real building will survive a hurricane or evidence of an approved retrofit. Any building design requires qualified engineering review.
Sources checked October 16, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
Florida State University: original information