Aeroelastic responses of spring-suspended airfoil systems in transonic buffeting flows

Daniella E. Raveh, Earl H. Dowell

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Abstract

Computer simulations are performed to determine the responses of a single DOF pitch airfoil system, as well as those of a two DOF pitch-and-heave system, in buffeting flows. The buffeting flow exhibits shock-wave oscillations of a unique frequency that occurs for some combinations of mean flow angle of attack and transonic Mach numbers. It was found that frequency lock-in may occur, depending on the relationship between the buffet and structural frequencies. Following frequency lock-in the system response rapidly increases until reaching limit-cycle oscillations. Synchronization of the transonic aerodynamic buffet phenomenon and the structural elastic modes provides a physical mechanism that may be responsible for some aircraft transonic LCO occurrences. It is distinctly different from a flutter mechanism, leading to LCO, as discussed in the manuscript.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference 2012
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference 2012 - Honolulu, HI, United States
Duration: 23 Apr 201226 Apr 2012

Publication series

Name53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference 2012

Conference

Conference53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu, HI
Period23/04/1226/04/12

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • General Materials Science
  • Surfaces and Interfaces

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