Application of Lifting-Surface Theory to the Prediction of Hydroelastic Response of Hydrofoil Boats

1968 ◽  
Vol 12 (04) ◽  
pp. 286-301
Author(s):  
C. J. Henry
Keyword(s):  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Numerical Procedure ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Operator Technique ◽  
Elastic Mode ◽  
Surface Theory ◽  
Lifting Surface ◽  
Modes Of Vibration ◽  
Elastic Modes

In this report a theoretical procedure is developed for the prediction of the dynamic response elastic or rigid body, of a hydrofoil-supported vehicle in the flying condition— to any prescribed transient or periodic disturbance. The procedure also yields the stability indices of the response, so that dynamic instabilities such as flutter can also be predicted. The unsteady hydrodynamic forces are introduced in the equations of motion for the elastic vehicle in terms of the indicia I pressure-response functions, which are de rived herein from lifting-surface theory. Thus, the predicted vehicle-response includes the effects of three-dimensional unsteady flow conditions at specified forward speed. The natural frequencies and elastic modes of vibration of the vehicle and foil system in the absence of hydrodynamic effects are presumed known. A numerical procedure is presented for the solution of the downwash integral equations relating the unknown indicial pressure distributions to the specified elastic-mode shapes. The procedure is based on use of the generalized-lift-operator technique together with the collocation method.

Application of the Unsteady-Lifting-Surface Theory to the Study of Propeller-Rudder Interaction

1970 ◽  
Vol 14 (03) ◽  
pp. 181-194
Author(s):  
S. Tsakonas ◽  
W. R. Jacobs ◽  
M. R. Ali
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Procedure ◽  
Ideal Incompressible Fluid ◽  
Operator Technique ◽  
Surface Integral ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Surface Theory ◽  
Lifting Surface ◽  
Harmonic Components ◽  
Lifting Surfaces ◽  
Interaction Problem

The propeller-rudder interaction problem is studied by means of the unsteady-lifting- surface theory. Both surfaces of arbitrary geometry are immersed in a non-uniform flow- field (i.e., hull wake) of an ideal incompressible fluid. The boundary-value problem yields a pair of surface integral equations, the inversion of which is achieved by the so- called "generalized lift operator" technique, a new approach developed by the authors, in conjunction with the presently used "mode-collocation" method. The analysis demonstrates the mechanism of the interaction phenomenon by exhibiting the filtering effects of the propeller on the harmonic constituents of the wake which allow the rudder to be exposed only to the blade harmonic and multiples thereof. A numerical procedure adaptable to the CDC 6600 computer has been developed which furnishes information about (i) the steady and time-dependent pressure distribution on both lifting surfaces, and (ii) the resultant hydrodynamic forces and moments. A limited number of calculations exhibit the importance of some parameters such as axial clearance, number of blades, and harmonic components of the hull wake.

Unsteady Lifting Surface Theory for a Rotating Cascade of Swept Blades

1989 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hidekazu Kodama ◽  
Masanobu Namba
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Acoustic Power ◽  
Aerodynamic Characteristics ◽  
Blade Loading ◽  
Surface Theory ◽  
Numerical Examples ◽  
Lifting Surface ◽  
Blade Flutter ◽  
Annular Cascade ◽  
Remarkable Reduction

A lifting surface theory is developed to predict the unsteady three-dimensional aerodynamic characteristics for a rotating subsonic annular cascade of swept blades. A discrete element method is used to solve the integral equation for the unsteady blade loading. Numerical examples are presented to demonstrate effects of the sweep on the blade flutter and on the acoustic field generated by interaction of rotating blades with a convected sinusoidal gust. It is found that increasing the sweep results in decrease of the aerodynamic work on vibrating blades and also remarkable reduction of the modal acoustic power of lower radial orders for both forward and backward sweeps.

Propeller Loading-Induced Velocity Field by Means of Unsteady Lifting Surface Theory

1973 ◽  
Vol 17 (03) ◽  
pp. 129-139
Author(s):  
W. R. Jacobs ◽  
S. Tsakonas
Keyword(s):  
Velocity Field ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Pressure Field ◽  
Numerical Procedure ◽  
Nonuniform Flow ◽  
Surface Theory ◽  
Loading Function ◽  
Lifting Surface ◽  
Space Function ◽  
Induced Velocity

An analysis based on the lifting surface theory has been developed for evaluation of the vibratory velocity field induced by the loading of an operating propeller in both uniform and nonuniform inflow fields. The analysis demonstrates that in the case of nonuniform flow the velocity at any field point is made up of a large number of combinations of the frequency constituents of the loading function with those of the space function (propagation or influence function). A numerical procedure has been developed adaptable to a high-speed digital computer (CDC 6600), and the existing program, which evaluates the steady and unsteady propeller loadings, the resulting hydrodynamic forces and moments, and the pressure field, has been extended to include evaluation of the velocity field as well. This program should thus become a highly versatile and useful tool for the ship researcher or designer.

scholarly journals Nonlinear interactions in deformable container cranes

2015 ◽  
Vol 230 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Arena ◽  
Walter Lacarbonara ◽  
Matthew P Cartmell
Keyword(s):  
Rigid Body ◽  
Internal Resonance ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Lagrange Equations ◽  
Internal Resonances ◽  
Container Cranes ◽  
Bending Mode

Nonlinear dynamic interactions in harbour quayside cranes due to a two-to-one internal resonance between the lowest bending mode of the deformable boom and the in-plane pendular mode of the container are investigated. To this end, a three-dimensional model of container cranes accounting for the elastic interaction between the crane boom and the container dynamics is proposed. The container is modelled as a three-dimensional rigid body elastically suspended through hoisting cables from the trolley moving along the crane boom modelled as an Euler-Bernoulli beam. The reduced governing equations of motion are obtained through the Euler-Lagrange equations employing the boom kinetic and stored energies, derived via a Galerkin discretisation based on the mode shapes of the two-span crane boom used as trial functions, and the kinetic and stored energies of the rigid body container and the elastic hoisting cables. First, conditions for the onset of internal resonances between the boom and the container are found. A higher order perturbation treatment of the Taylor expanded equations of motion in the neighbourhood of a two-to-one internal resonance between the lowest boom bending mode and the lowest pendular mode of the container is carried out. Continuation of the fixed points of the modulation equations together with stability analysis yields a rich bifurcation behaviour, which features Hopf bifurcations. It is shown that consideration of higher order terms (cubic nonlinearities) beyond the quadratic geometric and inertia nonlinearities breaks the symmetry of the bifurcation equations, shifts the bifurcation points and the stability ranges, and leads to bifurcations not predicted by the low order analysis.

Modal Analysis of Ballooning Strings With Small Sag

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rongjun Fan ◽  
Sushil K. Singh ◽  
Christopher D. Rahn
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Rotation Speed ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Nonlinear Equations Of Motion

Abstract During the manufacture and transport of textile products, yarns are rotated at high speed and form balloons. The dynamic response of the balloon to varying rotation speed, boundary excitation, and disturbance forces governs the quality of the associated process. Resonance, in particular, can cause large tension variations that reduce product quality and may cause yarn breakage. In this paper, the natural frequencies and mode shapes of a single loop balloon are calculated to predict resonance. The three dimensional nonlinear equations of motion are simplified via small steady state displacement (sag) and vibration assumptions. Axial vibration is assumed to propagate instantaneously or in a quasistatic manner. Galerkin’s method is used to calculate the mode shapes and natural frequencies of the linearized equations. Experimental measurements of the steady state balloon shape and the first two natural frequencies and mode shapes are compared with theoretical predictions.

Critical Speed Analysis of Multi-Cylider Engines As Spatial Elastic Linkage Systems

1996 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sirihari Kurnool ◽  
Cemil Bagei
Keyword(s):  
Critical Speed ◽  
Mass Matrix ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Lumped Mass ◽  
Constant Frequency ◽  
Elastic Mechanism ◽  
Finite Line ◽  
Crankshaft Rotation

Abstract A multi-cylinder engine is a cluster of slider-crank linkages. Presently used conventional pure torsional shaft models predict results far from the results predicted considering actual three-dimensional linkage and crankshaft geometries. Pure torsional model doesn’t sense the variation in frequency with the variation in engine geometry. It predicts one constant frequency value for each mode; it does not permit the use of flexible bearings. Article offers a finite element method for performing frequency and critical speed analysis of multi-cylinder engines considering three-dimensional geometries of the linkage loops, crankshaft, and the crankshaft throws, as a spatial elastic mechanism system. Any number of cylinders in any angular orientations with respect to each other may be considered. A three-dimensional flexural finite-line element with isoparametric joint freedom irregularity is developed and used to formulate the eigenvalue equations of motion for the system. Consistent mass matrix as well as lumped mass matrix methods can be used. The element can be restrained to perform coupled torsional and flexural or pure torsional frequency analysis of geared rotor model of engines and shafts on many rigid or flexible bearings. Geared connections can also be considered flexible. A generalized computer program is made available for industrial use. It determines frequencies, mode shapes and critical speed bands of an engine for complete crankshaft rotation for as many modes as desired. The frequency and critical speed analysis of a four-cylinder MGB automobile engine with in-plane crank throws, with and without bearing flexibilities, is performed and the results are compared with those obtained using the conventional pure torsional shaft model. Geared tandem ship drive system is studied to test the reliability of the developments.

scholarly journals Boundary Characteristic Orthogonal Polynomials in the Study of Transverse Vibrations of Nonhomogeneous Rectangular Plates with Bilinear Thickness Variation

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 349-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Lal ◽  
Yajuvindra Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Orthogonal Polynomials ◽  
Ritz Method ◽  
Cartesian Product ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Thickness Variation ◽  
Rectangular Plates ◽  
Transverse Vibrations ◽  
Modes Of Vibration ◽  
Boundary Characteristic

The free transverse vibrations of thin nonhomogeneous rectangular plates of variable thickness have been studied using boundary characteristic orthogonal polynomials in the Rayleigh-Ritz method. Gram-Schmidt process has been used to generate these orthogonal polynomials in two variables. The thickness variation is bidirectional and is the cartesian product of linear variations along two concurrent edges of the plate. The nonhomogeneity of the plate is assumed to arise due to linear variations in Young's modulus and density of the plate material with the in-plane coordinates. Numerical results have been computed for four different combinations of clamped, simply supported and free edges. Effect of the nonhomogeneity and thickness variation with varying values of aspect ratio on the natural frequencies of vibration is illustrated for the first three modes of vibration. Three dimensional mode shapes for all the four boundary conditions have been presented. A comparison of results with those available in the literature has been made.

Coupling of a State-Space Inflow to Nonlinear Blade Equations and Extraction of Generalized Aerodynamic Force Mode Shapes

1993 ◽  
Vol 46 (11S) ◽  
pp. S295-S304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donizeti de Andrade ◽  
David A. Peters
Keyword(s):  
Aerodynamic Force ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Flow Distribution ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
State Equations ◽  
Force Mode ◽  
Rotor Disk ◽  
Induced Flow ◽  
Wake Model

The aeroelastic stability of helicopter rotors in hovering flight has been investigated by a set of generalized dynamic wake equations and hybrid equations of motion for an elastic blade cantilevered in bending and having a torsional root spring to model pitch-link flexibility. The generalized dynamic wake model employed is based on an induced flow distribution expanded in a set of harmonic and radial shape functions, including undetermined time dependent coefficients as aerodynamic states. The flow is described by a system of first-order, ordinary differential equations in time, for which the pressure distribution at the rotor disk is expressed as a summation of the discrete loadings on each blade, accounting simultaneously for a finite number of blades and overall rotor effects. The present methodology leads to a standard eigenanalysis for the associated dynamics, for which the partitioned coefficient matrices depend on the numerical solution of the blade equilibrium and inflow steady-state equations. Numerical results for a two-bladed, stiff-inplane hingeless rotor with torsionally soft blades show the importance of unsteady, three-dimensional aerodynamics in predicting associated generalized aerodynamic force mode shapes.

A Generalization of Effective Mass for Selecting Free–Free Target Modes

2006 ◽  
Vol 129 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-127
Author(s):  
Daniel C. Kammer ◽  
Joseph Cessna ◽  
Andrew Kostuch
Keyword(s):  
Effective Mass ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Ground Vibration ◽  
Singular Values ◽  
Element Model ◽  
New Method ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Vibration Test ◽  
Aerospace Applications ◽  
Elastic Modes

One of the most important tasks in pretest analysis and modal survey planning is the selection of target modes. The target modes are those mode shapes that are determined to be dynamically important using some definition. While there are many measures of dynamic importance, one of the measures that has been of greatest interest to structural dynamicists, is the contribution of each mode to the dynamic loads at an interface. Dynamically important modes contribute significantly to the interface loads and must be retained in any reduced analytical representation. These modes must be identified during a ground vibration test to validate the corresponding finite element model. Structural dynamicists have used interface load based effective mass measures to efficiently identify target modes for constrained structures. The advantage of these measures of dynamic importance is that they are absolute, in contrast to other measures that only indicate the importance of one mode shape relative to another. However, in many situations, especially in aerospace applications, structures must be tested in a free–free configuration. In the case of free–free elastic modes, the effective mass values are zero, making them useless measures of dynamic importance. This paper presents a new effective mass like measure of absolute dynamic importance that can be applied to free–free structures. The new method is derived based upon the free–free modal equations of motion. The approach is shown to be directly related to ranking mode shapes based on approximate balanced singular values. But, unlike the approximate balanced singular value approach, it is an absolute measure of importance. A numerical example of a general spacecraft system is presented to illustrate the application of the new technique. Dynamically important mode shapes were easily identified for modal acceleration, velocity, and displacement output. The new method provides an efficient technique for selecting target modes for a modal vibration test, or the reduction of a modal based analytical model to the dynamically important mode shapes.

scholarly journals Analytical model and energy harvesting analysis of a vibrating slender rod with added tip mass in three-dimensional space

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marek Borowiec ◽  
Marcin Bochenski ◽  
Grzegorz Litak ◽  
Andrzej Teter
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Dimensional Space ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Electrical Circuit ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
3D Space ◽  
Harvesting Systems ◽  
Load Resistor ◽  
Tip Mass

AbstractIn the paper, a new 3D energy harvesting system is provided. This work discussed the Lagrange approach to derive the differential equations of motion in the case of energy harvesting systems. An electromechanical system consists of a mechanical resonator, a piezoelectric transducer and electrical circuit with the load resistor. A flexible slender rod clamped at the bottom and loaded by the tip mass is proposed as the resonator. Moving in the 3D space, it enables the system to avoid the gravitational potential barrier of the straight vertical shape in case of buckling. This paper investigates the response of the rod deflection and the root mean square power output of selected vibration mode shapes with an attached tip mass.

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