Aerodynamic damping of nonlinear movement of conductor cables in wind tunnel tests, numerical simulations and full scale measurements
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2017.07.002
Abstract: Abstract Aerodynamic damping is a decisive parameter influencing the dynamic response of overhead transmission line conductors. Methods of how to account for the effects of aerodynamic damping differ significantly and so might do the results.… read more here.
Keywords: tunnel tests; movement; wind tunnel; aerodynamic damping ... See more keywords
Galloping vibration of stay cable installed with a rectangular lamp: Field observations and wind tunnel tests
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2021.104685
Abstract: Abstract In recent years, stay cables on cable-stayed bridges have been equipped with various kinds of lamps to lighten the cables at night. Large amplitude vibration of the stay cables of the Kuimen Bridge was… read more here.
Keywords: tunnel tests; wind tunnel; vibration; stay cable ... See more keywords
Optimization of the three-segment aerofoil arrangement based on wind tunnel tests and numerical analysis
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DOI: 10.1177/0954410020926028
Abstract: This paper presents the optimization of multi-element aerofoil for the LAR-3 Puffin -- STOL light transport aircraft concept proposal. Based on the geometry and aerodynamic characteristics of the well-known and proven in flight three-segment NACA… read more here.
Keywords: tunnel tests; wind tunnel; three segment; optimization ... See more keywords
Flutter performance optimization of steel truss girder with double-decks by wind tunnel tests
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DOI: 10.1177/1369433217734637
Abstract: To improve the flutter stability of a long-span suspension bridge with double-decks, aerodynamic optimization on the upper and lower bridge decks is studied, and a series of countermeasures are considered, including slotted deck, wind fairings,… read more here.
Keywords: tunnel tests; wind tunnel; flutter performance; optimization ... See more keywords
Wind tunnel tests and dynamic analysis of wind-induced response of a transmission tower on a hill
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DOI: 10.1177/13694332211033960
Abstract: A hill with a lattice transmission tower presents complex wind field characteristics. The commonly used computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations are difficult to analyze the wind resistance and dynamic responses of the transmission tower due… read more here.
Keywords: tunnel tests; tower; wind tunnel; transmission tower ... See more keywords
Comparing the new Ifakara Ambient Chamber Test with WHO cone and tunnel tests for bioefficacy and non-inferiority testing of insecticide-treated nets
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-019-2741-y
Abstract: BackgroundInsecticide-treated net (ITN) durability, measured through physical integrity and bioefficacy, must be accurately assessed in order to plan the timely replacement of worn out nets and guide procurement of longer-lasting, cost-effective nets. World Health Organization… read more here.
Keywords: tunnel tests; cone tunnel; ambient chamber; chamber test ... See more keywords
Wind-Induced Phenomena in Long-Span Cable-Supported Bridges: A Comparative Review of Wind Tunnel Tests and Computational Fluid Dynamics Modelling
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DOI: 10.3390/app11041642
Abstract: Engineers, architects, planners and designers must carefully consider the effects of wind in their work. Due to their slender and flexible nature, long-span bridges can often experience vibrations due to the wind, and so the… read more here.
Keywords: long span; tunnel tests; wind tunnel; fluid dynamics ... See more keywords