Abstract
A new method on the determination Of wind forces by experimental means in a wind tunnel is discussed. The method reported herein is based on the identification methodology Of model parameters under time response (i.e. time domain identification). As a test model, a thin plate Of Cypress wood, elasticully suspended in three degrees Of freedom to represent the idealized form of a classical airfoil, for Which theoretical wind load parameters exist, has been employed. Wind load parameters, experimentally obtained on the test model under the new method, are compared With the theoretical values of classical airfoils. Advantages of the new method against the conventional methods are discussed
Recommended Citation
Lwambuka, L. (2006). DETERMINATION OF WIND LOADS CAUSING FLUTTER EFFECTS. Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET), 29(2), 186-202. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.52339/tjet.v29i2.386
Publisher Name
University of Dar es Salaam