Aeroelasticity

Author : Raymond L. Bisplinghoff,Holt Ashley,Robert L. Halfman
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 882 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780486132433

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Aeroelasticity by Raymond L. Bisplinghoff,Holt Ashley,Robert L. Halfman Pdf

Designed as both a textbook for advanced engineering students and a reference book for practicing engineers, this highly regarded work deals not only with the practical aspects of aeroelasticity, but the aerodynamic and structural tools upon which these rest. Accordingly, the book divides roughly into two halves: the first deals with the tools and the second with applications of the tools to aeroelastic phenomena. Topics include deformation of airplane structures under static and dynamic loads, approximate methods of computing natural mode shapes and frequencies, two-and three-dimensional incompressible flow, compressible flow, wings and bodies in three-dimensional unsteady flow, static aeroelastic phenomena, flutter, dynamic response phenomena, aeroelastic model theory, model design and construction, testing techniques and more. Chapters have been designed to progress from easy to difficult so that instructors using this book as an elementary text in aeroelasticity will find their purposes served by simply using the first parts of selected chapters. Helpful appendixes deal with such mathematical tools as matrices and linear systems (prerequisites include the usual engineering mathematics courses and advanced calculus), while many numerical examples are included throughout the text. Engineering students as well as practicing engineers will find this work an unmatched treatment of the topic and an indispensable reference for their libraries.

Author : E.H. Dowell,Edward F. Crawley,Howard C. Curtiss Jr.,David A. Peters,Robert H. Scanlan,Fernando Sisto
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789401104999

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A Modern Course in Aeroelasticity by E.H. Dowell,Edward F. Crawley,Howard C. Curtiss Jr.,David A. Peters,Robert H. Scanlan,Fernando Sisto Pdf

Aeroelasticity is the study of flexible structures situated in a flowing fluid. Its modern origins are in the field of aerospace engineering, but it has now expanded to include phenomena arising in other fields such as bioengineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering and nuclear engineering. The present volume is a teaching text for a first, and possibly second, course in aeroelasticity. It will also be useful as a reference source on the fundamentals of the subject for practitioners. In this third edition, several chapters have been revised and three new chapters added. The latter include a brief introduction to `Experimental Aeroelasticity', an overview of a frontier of research `Nonlinear Aeroelasticity', and the first connected, authoritative account of `Aeroelastic Control' in book form. The authors are drawn from a range of fields including aerospace engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, rotorcraft and turbomachinery. Each author is a leading expert in the subject of his chapter and has many years of experience in consulting, research and teaching.

Author : Rama B. Bhat
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781498724784

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Principles of Aeroelasticity by Rama B. Bhat Pdf

Introductory Guide on the Design of Aerospace Structures Developed from a course taught at Concordia University for more than 20 years, Principles of Aeroelasticity utilizes the author’s extensive teaching experience to immerse undergraduate and first-year graduate students into this very specialized subject. Ideal for coursework or self-study, this detailed examination introduces the concepts of aeroelasticity, describes how aircraft lift structures behave when subjected to aerodynamic loads, and finds its application in aerospace, civil, and mechanical engineering. The book begins with a discussion on static behavior, and moves on to static instability and divergence, dynamic behavior leading up to flutter, and fluid structure interaction problems. It covers classical approaches based on low-order aerodynamic models and provides a rationale for adopting certain aeroelastic models. The author describes the formulation of discrete models as well as continuous structural models. He also provides approximate methods for solving divergence, flutter, response and stability of structures, and addresses non-aeroelastic problems in other areas that are similar to aeroelastic problems. Topics covered include: The fundamentals of vibration theory Vibration of single degree of freedom and two degrees of freedom systems Elasticity in the form of an idealized spring element Repetitive motion Flutter phenomenon Classical methods, Rayleigh-Ritz techniques, Galerkin’s technique, influential coefficient methods, and finite element methods Unsteady aerodynamics, and more

Author : Jan Robert Wright,Jonathan Edward Cooper
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 527 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2008-02-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470858400

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Introduction to Aircraft Aeroelasticity and Loads by Jan Robert Wright,Jonathan Edward Cooper Pdf

Aircraft performance is influenced significantly both by aeroelastic phenomena, arising from the interaction of elastic, inertial and aerodynamic forces, and by load variations resulting from flight and ground manoeuvres and gust / turbulence encounters. There is a strong link between aeroelasticity and loads, and these topics have become increasingly integrated in recent years. Introduction to Aircraft Aeroelasticity and Loads introduces the reader to the main principles involved in a wide range of aeroelasticity and loads topics. Divided into three sections, the book begins by reviewing the underlying disciplines of vibrations, aerodynamics, loads and control. It goes on to describe simplified models to illustrate aeroelastic behaviour and aircraft response before introducing more advanced methodologies. Finally, it explains how industrial certification requirements for aeroelasticity and loads may be met and relates these to the earlier theoretical approaches used. Presents fundamentals of structural dynamics, aerodynamics, static and dynamic aeroelasticity, response and load calculations and testing techniques. Covers performance issues related to aeroelasticity such as flutter, control effectiveness, divergence and redistribution of lift. Includes up-to-date experimental methods and analysis. Accompanied by a website with MatLAB and SIMULINK programs that relate to the models used. Introduction to Aircraft Aeroelasticity and Loads enables the reader to understand the aeroelastic and loads principles and procedures employed in a modern aircraft design office. It will appeal to final year undergraduate and masters students as well as engineers who are new to the aerospace industry.

Author : Jan Robert Wright,Jonathan Edward Cooper
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 559 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2008-02-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470858462

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Introduction to Aircraft Aeroelasticity and Loads by Jan Robert Wright,Jonathan Edward Cooper Pdf

Aeroelastic phenomena arising from the interaction of aerodynamic, elastic and inertia forces, and the loads resulting from flight / ground manoeuvres and gust / turbulence encounters, have a significant influence upon aircraft design. The prediction of aircraft aeroelastic stability, response and loads requires application of a range of interrelated engineering disciplines. This new textbook introduces the foundations of aeroelasticity and loads for the flexible aircraft, providing an understanding of the main concepts involved and relating them to aircraft behaviour and industrial practice. This book includes the use of simplified mathematical models to demonstrate key aeroelastic and loads phenomena including flutter, divergence, control effectiveness and the response and loads resulting from flight / ground manoeuvres and gust / turbulence encounters. It provides an introduction to some up-to-date methodologies for aeroelastics and loads modelling. It lays emphasis on the strong link between aeroelasticity and loads. It also includes provision of MATLAB and SIMULINK programs for the simplified analyses. It offers an overview of typical industrial practice in meeting certification requirements.

Author : Y C Fung
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780486469362

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An Introduction to the Theory of Aeroelasticity by Y C Fung Pdf

Geared toward advanced undergraduates and graduate students, this outstanding text surveys aeroelastic problems, their historical background, basic physical concepts, and the principles of analysis.

Author : Robert Clark,E.H. Dowell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 788 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2004-09-30
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 1402020392

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A Modern Course in Aeroelasticity by Robert Clark,E.H. Dowell Pdf

In this new edition, the fundamental material on classical linear aeroelasticity has been revised. Also new material has been added describing recent results on the research frontiers dealing with nonlinear aeroelasticity as well as major advances in the modelling of unsteady aerodynamic flows using the methods of computational fluid dynamics and reduced order modeling techniques. New chapters on aeroelasticity in turbomachinery and aeroelasticity and the latter chapters for a more advanced course, a graduate seminar or as a reference source for an entrée to the research literature.

Author : E.H. Dowell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1974-11-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9028604049

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Aeroelasticity of Plates and Shells by E.H. Dowell Pdf

Author : AV Balakrishnan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-12
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781461436096

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Aeroelasticity by AV Balakrishnan Pdf

The author's approach is one of continuum models of the aerodynamic flow interacting with a flexible structure whose behavior is governed by partial differential equations. Both linear and nonlinear models are considered although much of the book is concerned with the former while keeping the latter clearly in view. A complete chapter is also devoted to nonlinear theory. The author has provided new insights into the classical inviscid aerodynamics and raises novel and interesting questions on fundamental issues that have too often been neglected or forgotten in the development of the early history of the subject. The author contrasts his approach with discrete models for the unsteady aerodynamic flow and the finite element model for the structure. Much of the aeroelasticity has been developed with applications formerly in mind because of its enormous consequences for the safety of aircraft. Aeroelastic instabilities such as divergence and flutter and aeroelastic responses to gusts can pose a significant hazard to the aircraft and impact its performance. Yet, it is now recognized that there are many other physical phenomena that have similar characteristics ranging from flows around flexible tall buildings and long span bridges, alternate energy sources such as electric power generation by smart structures to flows internal to the human body. From the foreword: "For the theorist and applied mathematician who wishes an introduction to this fascinating subject as well as for the experienced aeroelastician who is open to new challenges and a fresh viewpoint, this book and its author have much to offer the reader." Earl Dowell, Duke University, USA

Author : Raymond L. Bisplinghoff,Holt Ashley
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780486783161

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Principles of Aeroelasticity by Raymond L. Bisplinghoff,Holt Ashley Pdf

Geared toward professional engineers, this volume will be helpful for students, too. Topics include methods of constructing static and dynamic equations, heated elastic solids, forms of aerodynamic operators, structural operators, and more. 1962 edition.

Author : Harijono Djojodihardjo
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1080 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811680786

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Introduction to Aeroelasticity by Harijono Djojodihardjo Pdf

This textbook is intended as a core text for courses on aeroelasticity or aero-elasto-mechanics for senior undergraduate/graduate programs in aerospace and mechanical engineering. The book focuses on the basic understanding of the concepts required in learning about aeroelasticity, from observation, reasoning, and understanding fundamental physical principles. Fundamental and simple mathematics will be introduced to describe the features of aeroelastic problems, and to devise simple concurrent physical and mathematical modeling. It will be accompanied by the introduction and understandings of the mechanisms that create the interactions that generate the aeroelastic phenomena considered. The students will also be led to the relation between observed phenomena, assumptions that may have to be adopted to arrive at physical and mathematical modelling, interpreting and verifying the results, and the accompanied limitations, uncertainties and inaccuracies. The students will also be introduced to combine engineering problem solving attitude and determination with simple mechanics problem-solving skills that coexist harmoniously with a useful mechanical intuition.

Author : J. A. Jurado,José Ángel Jurado Albarracín
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845640569

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Bridge Aeroelasticity by J. A. Jurado,José Ángel Jurado Albarracín Pdf

This book is dedicated to the study of an aeroelastic phenomenon of cable supported long span bridges known as flutter, and proposes very innovative design methodologies, such as sensitivity analysis and optimization techniques, already utilized successfully in automobile and aerospace industries. The topic of long-span suspension and cable-stayed bridges is currently of great importance. These types of bridge pose great technical difficulties due to their slenderness and often great dimension. Therefore, these bridges tend to have problems caused by natural forces such as wind loads, some of which we have witnessed in our history, and we are currently seeing a very high incidence of bridge construction to overcome geographical obstacles such as bays, straits, or great estuaries. Therefore, it seems very appropriate to write a book showing the current capability of analysis and design, when up until now, the information could only be found partially in technical articles. This book will be useful for bridge design engineers as well as researchers working in the field. This book only requires previous knowledge of structural finite element models and dynamics, and it is advisable to have some previous knowledge in bridge engineering. Nevertheless, this book is very self-contained in such a way that all the information necessary to understand the theoretical developments is presented without the need of additional bibliography.

Author : Grigorios Dimitriadis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 597 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118613474

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Introduction to Nonlinear Aeroelasticity by Grigorios Dimitriadis Pdf

Introduces the latest developments and technologies in the area of nonlinear aeroelasticity Nonlinear aeroelasticity has become an increasingly popular research area in recent years. There have been many driving forces behind this development, increasingly flexible structures, nonlinear control laws, materials with nonlinear characteristics, etc. Introduction to Nonlinear Aeroelasticity covers the theoretical basics in nonlinear aeroelasticity and applies the theory to practical problems. As nonlinear aeroelasticity is a combined topic, necessitating expertise from different areas, the book introduces methodologies from a variety of disciplines such as nonlinear dynamics, bifurcation analysis, unsteady aerodynamics, non-smooth systems and others. The emphasis throughout is on the practical application of the theories and methods, so as to enable the reader to apply their newly acquired knowledge. Key features: Covers the major topics in nonlinear aeroelasticity, from the galloping of cables to supersonic panel flutter. Discusses nonlinear dynamics, bifurcation analysis, numerical continuation, unsteady aerodynamics and non-smooth systems. Considers the practical application of the theories and methods. Covers nonlinear dynamics, bifurcation analysis and numerical methods. Accompanied by a website hosting Matlab code. Introduction to Nonlinear Aeroelasticity is a comprehensive reference for researchers and workers in industry and is also a useful introduction to the subject for graduate and undergraduate students across engineering disciplines.

Author : Min Xu,Xiaomin An,Wei Kang,Guangning Li
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783110576689

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Modern Computational Aeroelasticity by Min Xu,Xiaomin An,Wei Kang,Guangning Li Pdf

The book provides a state-of-art overview of computational methods for nonlinear aeroelasticity and load analysis, focusing on key techniques and fundamental principles for CFD/CSD coupling in temporal domain. CFD/CSD coupling software design and applications of CFD/CSD coupling techniques are discussed in detail as well. It is an essential reference for researchers and students in mechanics and applied mathematics.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Aerodynamics
ISBN : SRLF:D0000689596

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Aeroelasticity Symposium ... by Anonim Pdf