Master’s in Wind Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in wind engineering: 12 modules covering wind meteorology, extreme wind statistics, bluff-body aerodynamics, wind actions under EN 1991-1-4 and CTE DB SE-AE, dynamic response, wind tunnel testing, CFD, tall buildings, bridges, wind energy under IEC 61400-1 and the urban environment, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Characterise the design wind and its extreme values.
Apply bluff-body aerodynamics to structures.
Calculate wind loads according to the Eurocode and the CTE.
Assess dynamic response and aeroelastic instabilities.
Plan wind tunnel tests and CFD simulations.
Analyse wind effects on tall buildings, bridges and wind farms.
Assess pedestrian comfort and the urban microclimate.
Who it's for
- Wind engineers working on loads, testing and simulation.
- Structural aerodynamics specialists dealing with slender and long-span structures.
- Wind resource analysts assessing sites for wind farms.
- Environmental CFD engineers modelling urban flows and dispersion.
- Pedestrian comfort consultants advising on urban developments.
- Engineers designing slender structures such as towers, masts and chimneys.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to move into structural consultancy.
What you'll work with
- EN 1991-1-4 (Eurocode 1) (wind actions)
- CTE DB SE-AE (Spanish Building Code: actions on buildings)
- IEC 61400-1:2019 (wind energy generation systems: design requirements)
- ISO 4354:2009 (wind actions on structures)
- ISO 10137:2007 (serviceability of buildings and walkways against vibrations)
- ASCE 7-22 (minimum design loads for buildings and other structures)
- EN 1993-3-1 (towers and masts)
- IAP-11 (actions on road bridges in Spain)
- OpenFOAM
- Ansys Fluent
- WAsP
- SAP2000
- Python
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1General atmospheric circulation1.2Atmospheric boundary layer1.3Logarithmic and power-law profiles1.4Terrain roughness1.5Turbulence and von Kármán spectra1.6Extreme synoptic winds1.7Convective storms and downbursts1.8Tropical cyclones and hurricanes1.9Topography and flow speed-up1.10Case study: wind at a coastal site
2.1Gumbel extreme value distribution2.2Return periods and probability2.3Annual maxima analysis2.4Peaks-over-threshold method2.5Weibull distribution of the wind resource2.6Weather station data2.7ERA5 reanalysis and mesoscale data2.8Basic wind velocity in the Eurocode2.9Extreme wind and climate change2.10Lab: 50-year return wind speed with Python
3.1Flow separation and recirculation3.2Pressure and force coefficients3.3Reynolds number effects3.4Strouhal number and wakes3.5Influence of rounded corners3.6Flow around cylinders3.7Interference between buildings3.8Surface roughness in models3.9Flow over roofs and eaves3.10Practical exercise: pressure coefficients on a prism
4.1The Eurocode 1-4 procedure4.2Wind action in CTE DB SE-AE4.3Peak velocity pressure4.4Exposure and orography factors4.5Structural factor cs·cd4.6Loads on rectangular buildings4.7Flat and pitched roofs4.8Canopies and free-standing roofs4.9Loads on cladding elements4.10Workshop: wind loads on an industrial building
5.1Buffeting response of structures5.2Resonant and background components5.3Vortex-induced excitation5.4Galloping instability5.5Flutter of slender structures5.6Telecommunication towers and lattice structures5.7Steel and concrete chimneys5.8Structural and aerodynamic damping5.9Comfort criteria according to ISO 101375.10Lab: vortex-induced response of a chimney
6.1Boundary layer wind tunnels6.2Scaled simulation of the boundary layer6.3Rigid models with pressure taps6.4High-frequency force balances6.5Aeroelastic models of slender structures6.6Similarity laws and scales6.7Pedestrian comfort studies6.8Topographic models of complex terrain6.9Hot-wire anemometry and multi-hole probes6.10Case study: wind tunnel test of a skyscraper
7.1RANS models for urban wind7.2Large eddy simulation (LES)7.3Meshing urban environments7.4Boundary layer inlet conditions7.5Synthetic turbulence generation7.6Validation against wind tunnel tests7.7Pedestrian comfort through CFD7.8COST and AIJ best practice guidelines7.9Pollutant dispersion7.10Practical exercise: pedestrian comfort in OpenFOAM
8.1Skyscraper response to wind8.2Mitigation through aerodynamic shaping8.3Across-wind response8.4Accelerations and occupant comfort8.5Tuned mass dampers in towers8.6Design pressures on facades8.7Stack effect and ventilation8.8Lessons from Taipei 101 and the Burj Khalifa8.9Testing requirements for tall buildings8.10Workshop: aerodynamic shape of a tower
9.1Aerodynamic stability of decks9.2Rain-wind induced cable vibrations9.3Free-standing pylons during construction9.4Wind on overhead power lines9.5Galloping of iced conductors9.6Sign gantries9.7Wind barriers on viaducts9.8Crosswind on railways9.9Vehicle overturning due to wind9.10Lab: wind barrier in CFD
10.1Wind resource assessment10.2Met masts and anemometry10.3Lidar and sodar in assessment10.4WAsP flow models10.5Wake effects in wind farms10.6Design loads on wind turbines10.7Turbine classes according to IEC 61400-110.8Offshore wind resource10.9Micrositing and annual energy production10.10Case study: energy yield estimate for a wind farm
11.1Lawson pedestrian comfort criteria11.2Pedestrian safety against gusts11.3Natural ventilation of buildings11.4Urban pollutant dispersion11.5Microclimate and outdoor thermal comfort11.6Vegetation as wind protection11.7Wind in urban planning11.8Urban ventilation and the heat island11.9Drifting snow loads11.10Practical exercise: wind study of an urban square
12.1Definition of the structure and its surroundings12.2Wind climate at the site12.3Loads according to the standards12.4Dynamic response analysis12.5CFD simulation or wind tunnel test12.6Comparison of results12.7Proposed mitigation measures12.8Conclusions and recommendations12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is OpenFOAM, Ansys Fluent, WAsP, SAP2000 and Python, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for boundary layer wind tunnel tests, CFD simulations of urban environments and wind measurement campaigns with met masts and lidar. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: EN 1991-1-4 (Eurocode 1), CTE DB SE-AE, IEC 61400-1:2019, ISO 4354:2009, ISO 10137:2007, ASCE 7-22, EN 1993-3-1, IAP-11.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with OpenFOAM, Ansys Fluent, WAsP, SAP2000 and Python, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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