Aerodynamic stability of oscillating bridges

The purpose of this investigation was to observe the action of the various models oscillating torsionally in a fluid stream of uniform velocity. From static tests and pressure distribution examinations predictions of vertical and torsional stability trends have been made and approximate aerodynamic constants evaluated. Observations of the change in energy required to maintain uniform oscillations will indicate the stability of the models and facilitate a more accurate evaluation of the aerodynamic constants. A secondary purpose of the investigation was to verify the predictions made regarding stability based on the static force measurements previously obtained.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S.

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Applied Mechanics

Department dc:contributor.department

Applied Mechanics

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Year dc:date.issued

1949

Authors dc:creator

• Eades, James Beverly
• Spruill, Cecil E.

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/10919/114685

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/114685