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On the teaching of the principles of wing flexure-torsion flutter

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

G. J. Hancock ,
J. R. Wright  and
A. Simpson
G. J. Hancock
Affiliation:
Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Queen Mary College, University of London
J. R. Wright
Affiliation:
Department of Aeronautical Engineering, University of Bristol
A. Simpson
Affiliation:
Department of Aeronautical Engineering, University of Bristol
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Extract

This note attempts to clarify some basic ideas, and correct some common misunderstandings, on wing flexure-torsion flutter. Topics include:

  • (i) an understanding of the physics of wing flexure-torsion flutter through a number of specific examples,

  • (ii) an examination of the energy interpretation of the physics of flutter, indicating its limited usefulness,

  • (iii) a discussion of the significant differences between wing flexure-torsion flutter and the Duncan flutter engine,

  • (iv) a graphical representation to assess the contribution of various parameter to flutter onset,

  • (v) subcritical response below the critical flutter speed,

  • (vi) some practical wing flutter considerations.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 89 , Issue 888 , October 1985 , pp. 285 - 305
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1985 

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