EXTERNAL WIND FLOW ANALYSIS OF GABLE GEOMETRY:

A COMPUTER MODELLING AND SIMULATION-

BASED APPROACH

A Thesis
Presented to the Department of Civil Engineering
Cebu Institute of Technology University
Cebu City, Philippines

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

by
Armand Henzkel B. Canoy
Fernando S. Dapuyen, Jr.
Chrysler G. Duaso
John Michael F. Saren

March 2015
 APPROVAL SHEET

This thesis entitled, “EXTERNAL WIND FLOW ANALYSIS OF GABLE

GEOMETRY: A COMPUTER MODELLING AND SIMULATION- BASED
APPROACH”, prepared and submitted by Armand Henzkel B. Canoy,
Fernando S. Dapuyen, Jr., Chrysler G. Duaso and John Michael F. Saren in
partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science in
Civil Engineering is hereby recommended for approval.

Engr. Felrem G. Lor

Adviser
Date: _____________

Engr. Teresa S. Prieto Engr. Carlos S. Graciosa

Panelist Panelist
Date: _____________ Date: _____________

This thesis is approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the

degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

Engr. Maria Victoria C. Yazar Engr. Suzette B. Pacaña

Thesis Coordinator Chair, Civil Engineering Department
Date: _____________ Date: _____________

Dr. Evangeline C. Evangelista

Dean, College of Engineering and Architecture
Date: _____________
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

All paragraphs must be indented and justified. (Include Advisers and

Panelists)
 ABSTRACT

Only the title is bold. All paragraphs must be indented and justified.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
TITLE PAGE i
APPROVAL SHEEET ii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT iii
ABSTRACT iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS v
LIST OF TABLES vi
LIST OF FIGURES vii
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Rationale 1
1.2 Conceptual Framework 1
1.3 Problem Statement 2
1.4 Assumption/ Hypothesis 2
1.5 Significance of the Study 2
1.6 Scope and Limitations 2
1.7 Definition of Terms 3
CHAPTER 2 THEORETICAL BACKGROUND

CHAPTER 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Research Design

3.2 Research Environment
3.2 Research Respondents
3.4 Research Instruments
3.5 Research Procedure
CHAPTER 4 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
CHAPTER 5 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND
RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary of Findings
 5.2 Conclusion (Must answer all problem statements in chronological
order)
5.3 Recommendation (For the improvement of the study)
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Appendix A TRANSMITTAL LETTER

(and so on)

Appendix X CURRICULUM VITAE

 LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
1 With Eaves and Gable Overhang 2
2 With Eaves No Gable Overhang 2
3

(and so on)
 LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Page
1 Canopy Attached on the Windward Face 2
2 Cross Section 2
3

(and so on)
 CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Rationale

1.2 Conceptual Framework

1.3 Problem Statement

1.4 Assumption/ Hypothesis (Optional)

1.5 Significance of the Study

1.6 Scope and Limitations

1.7 Definition of Terms

 CHAPTER 2
THEORETICAL BACKGROUND

(The chapter must contain theories followed by review of related literature

and studies. Should be in paragraph form)
 CHAPTER 3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Research Design

3.2 Research Environment

3.3 Research Respondents (Optional)

3.4 Research Instruments (Survey/ Interview Questionnaire)

3.5 Research Procedure (Paragraph Form)

 CHAPTER 4
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

(The chapter presents, show analysis and interpretation of data obtained in the
study.)
(Note: 1. Figures: captions should be placed below the image in line with left
edge of the figure (Pictures, Graphs and Charts), Ex. Figure 1. Brief description
of the figure.)

(Note: 2. Tables: Captions should be placed above the table in line with left edge
of the table, Ex. Table 1. Title of the table.)

(Note: 3. Equation: The equation should be centered with the number at the right
enclosed in parenthesis)
 CHAPTER 5
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Summary of Findings (Paragraph form)

5.2 Conclusions (Must answer all problem statements in chronological order)

5.3 Recommendations (For the improvements of the study)

 BIBLIOGRAPHY

Books
Ajzen, I. (2005). Attitudes, Personality and Behavior. 2nd Edition. Berkshire,
England: McGraw-Hill Education.

Bluman, A. (2004). Elementary Statistics: A Step by Step Approach. New York:

McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Published
Family names of Authors in alphabetical order (A – z)
Unpublished
Family names of Authors in alphabetical order (A – z)
Electronic Sources
Websites and e-books in alphabetical order (A – z)
 APPENDIX A
TRANSMITTAL LETTER
 APPENDIX B
TIMETABLE OF ACTIVITIES
 APPENDIX C
RESEARCH BUDGET
 APPENDIX D
RESEARCH BUDGET
 APPENDIX X
CURRICULUM VITAE