Accession Number:

ADA022050

Title:

Further Experiments on Propeller Excited Rudder Forces.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.,

Corporate Author:

MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE DEPT OF OCEAN ENGINEERING

Personal Author(s):

• Lewis,Frank M.

Report Date:

1974-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

13.0

Abstract:

The effect of bottom position and sweep angle on propeller excited vibratory force is explored. Sweep angle has been found to be particularly sensitive. A technique for separation of vibratory force and couple is developed and demonstrated for one rudder configuration.

Descriptors:

• *MARINE RUDDERS
• *FORCE(MECHANICS)
• COUPLING(INTERACTION)
• ANGLES
• MEASUREMENT
• VIBRATION
• SHIPS
• TEST METHODS
• LEADING EDGES
• MARINE PROPELLERS

Subject Categories:

• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE