Effects of Vertical Rib Arrangements on the Wind Pressure and Aerodynamic Force of a High-Rise Building

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

This study investigated the effect of extensional depth of vertical rib on the wind pressures of a high-rise building with square cross section. The wind pressure distribution on different surfaces, layer force coefficient, base shear coefficient and base bending moment coefficient are analyzed under various rib extensional depths. Moreover, the measured layer force coefficients along the heights are compared with those provided by the current codes. 

The paper is relevant to the theme of the journal and will contribute to academic debate. The abstract is OK and well structured. In my opinion, the subject matter of the research problem is highly appreciable. It will make contributions to the relevant field of research. The presentation of thoughts in the paper is notable. However, the author(s) did not include, strong research implications. This is important considering the fact that the readers will want to know what is new in the paper. Also, the purpose of the paper is not clear. The rationale behind conducting this research is not clear i.e. why are they pursuing this research?
5-In addition, the authors need to provide their justification with regards to their novelty in this paper/ contributions to knowledge and cite more recent (2017-2022)

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Round 2

Reviewer 1 Report

No Further comments. My recommendation is to accept the paper.