Accession Number:

ADA331207

Title:

Experiments on Vortex-Excited Oscillations of Axially-Varying Cylindrical Structures in Non-Uniform Approach Flow

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NOTRE DAME UNIV IN DEPT OF AEROSPACE AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Personal Author(s):

• Szewczyk, Albin A.

Report Date:

1997-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

8.0

Abstract:

The long term goals of this experimental investigation are to identify and understand the important fluid-structure interaction mechanisms that occur during vortex-excited vibrations of axially-varying cylindrical structures in non-uniform flow fields.

Descriptors:

• *FLOW FIELDS
• *NONUNIFORM FLOW
• VORTICES
• FLOW VISUALIZATION
• VORTEX SHEDDING
• SHEAR FLOW
• AXIAL FLOW

Subject Categories:

• Fluid Mechanics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE