Suppression of wind-induced instabilities using nutation dampers

Autor: V. J. Modi, L S Shupe, A S Solyomvari, J L C Sun
Rok vydání: 1981
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Zdroj: Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences Section C: Engineering Sciences. 4:461-470
ISSN: 0250-5444
DOI: 10.1007/bf02896347
Popis: This paper presents the results of experiments conducted to assess the effectiveness of circular ring-type nutation dampers partially filled with liquid. In the beginning, important system parameters are defined and their effect on the damping coefficient established using a simple static stand facility. This is followed by tests on two- and three-dimensional models, in smooth flow and boundary layer tunnels, with the models undergoing vortex-induced resonance and galloping conditions. Results suggest that nutation dampers can effectively suppress both forms of instabilities over a wide range of wind velocity.
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