AERE 4220: Vibrations and Aeroelasticity
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: EM 3240 or AERE 3210
Vibration theory. Steady and unsteady flows. Mathematical foundations of aeroelasticity, static and dynamic aeroelasticity. Linear unsteady aerodynamics, non-steady aerodynamics of lifting surfaces. Stall flutter. Aeroelastic problems in civil engineering structures. Aeroelastic problems of rotorcraft. Experimental aeroelasticity. Selected wind tunnel laboratory experiments. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Spring)