Experimental and analytical investigations of an aeroelastic structure with continuous nonlinear stiffness /
Measured and predicted responses of an aeroelastic structure
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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1996.
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| Summary: | Measured and predicted responses of an aeroelastic structure with continuous nonlinear restoring moments in the pitch degree of freedom are investigated. Nonlinear responses are controlled using a unique design which combines cam shape and spring characteristics to determine the stiffness response. Experiments and analyses are conducted to determine the effect of the nonlinear hardening on the system. Limit cycle oscillations occur for large nonlinear stiffness cases. An analytical model used by others to study this behavior is adopted to compare the measured results with predictions. Agreement between characteristic trends is achieved. Predicted and measured results are in agreement with other authors conducting work in this area. |
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| Item Description: | Vita. "Major subject: Aerospace Engineering". |
| Physical Description: | xi, 82 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |