Introduction to Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity (Cambridge Aerospace Series, Vol. 15) (Cambridge Aerospace Series, Series Number 15)

This text provides an introduction to structural dynamics and aeroelasticity, with an emphasis on conventional aircraft. The primary areas considered are structural dynamics, static aeroelasticity, and dynamic aeroelasticity. The structural dynamics material emphasizes vibration, the modal representation, and dynamic response. Aeroelastic phenomena discussed include divergence, aileron reversal, airload redistribution, unsteady aerodynamics, flutter, and elastic tailoring. More than one hundred illustrations and tables help clarify the text, and more than fifty problems enhance student learning. This text meets the need for an up-to-date treatment of structural dynamics and aeroelasticity for advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate aerospace engineering students. Praise from the First Edition ''Wonderfully written and full of vital information by two unequalled experts on the subject, this text meets the need for an up-to-date treatment of structural dynamics and aeroelasticity for advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate aerospace engineering students.'' - Current Engineering Practice ''Hodges and Pierce have written this significant publication to fill an important gap in aeronautical engineering education. Highly recommended.'' - Choice ''. . . a welcome addition to the textbooks available to those with interest in aeroelasticity. . . . As a textbook, it serves as an excellent resource for advanced undergraduate and entry-level graduate courses in aeroelasticity. . . . Furthermore, practicing engineers interested in a background in aeroelasticity will find the text to be a friendly primer.'' - AIAA Bulletin ''This text introduces structural dynamics and aeroelasticity, emphasizing conventional aircraft''--''The book deals at an elementary level with aeroelasticity, a study of static and dynamic behavior of structures under the influence of fluid flow. The level of material is appropriate for a senior-level undergraduate course or an introductory first-year graduate student''-- 1. Introduction; 2. Mechanics fundamentals; 3. Structural dynamics; 4. Static aeroelasticity; 5. Aeroelastic flutter

This text provides an introduction to structural dynamics and aeroelasticity, with an emphasis on conventional aircraft. The primary areas considered are structural dynamics, static aeroelasticity, and dynamic aeroelasticity. The structural dynamics material emphasizes vibration, the modal representation, and dynamic response. Aeroelastic phenomena discussed include divergence, aileron reversal, airload redistribution, unsteady aerodynamics, flutter, and elastic tailoring. More than one hundred illustrations and tables help clarify the text, and more than fifty problems enhance student learning. This text meets the need for an up-to-date treatment of structural dynamics and aeroelasticity for advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate aerospace engineering students. Praise from the First Edition 'Wonderfully written and full of vital information by two unequalled experts on the subject, this text meets the need for an up-to-date treatment of structural dynamics and aeroelasticity for advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate aerospace engineering students.' – Current Engineering Practice 'Hodges and Pierce have written this significant publication to fill an important gap in aeronautical engineering education. Highly recommended.' – Choice '. . . a welcome addition to the textbooks available to those with interest in aeroelasticity. . . . As a textbook, it serves as an excellent resource for advanced undergraduate and entry-level graduate courses in aeroelasticity. . . . Furthermore, practicing engineers interested in a background in aeroelasticity will find the text to be a friendly primer.' – AIAA Bulletin

Frontmatter......Page 1 Contents......Page 7 Figures......Page 11 Tables......Page 17 Foreword......Page 19 INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS AND AEROELASTICITY, SECOND EDITION......Page 23 1 - Introduction......Page 25 2 - Mechanics Fundamentals......Page 30 3 - Structural Dynamics......Page 54 4 - Static Aeroelasticity......Page 151 5 - Aeroelastic Flutter......Page 199 Appendix A - Lagrange's Equations......Page 255 References......Page 265 Index......Page 267 This text introduces structural dynamics and aeroelasticity, emphasizing conventional aircraft. It considers structural dynamics, static aeroelasticity and dynamic aeroelasticity. Aeroelastic phenomena discussed include divergence, aileron reversal, airload redistribution, unsteady aerodynamics, flutter and elastic tailoring. More than fifty problems enhance student learning. "The book deals at an elementary level with aeroelasticity, a study of static and dynamic behavior of structures under the influence of fluid flow. The level of material is appropriate for a senior-level undergraduate course or an introductory first-year graduate student"-- Provided by publisher "This text introduces structural dynamics and aeroelasticity, emphasizing conventional aircraft"--Résumé de l'éditeur