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MEE556 Aeroelasticity Coursework

Students can download the following MATLAB m-file for use in the coursework.

Flapping angle MATLAB m-file

Each group must study the flapping stability of a wind turbine blade by analysing the parameter such as the wind speed and the blade natural frequency. A bifurcation diagram should be produced by the end of the project and critical events must be pointed out. The types of steady states we expect to see are stable fixed point, limit cycle oscillations, and divergence.

The coursework is to be submitted by 5PM of Friday 16 October 2009.

Lecture Log MEE556-01

This one too. First lecture on aeroelasticity on Tuesday 02/06/09. We covered the following topics

  • Introduction of aeroelasticity – what is this subject all about
  • Description of static aeroelasticity and its applications, ie. divergence and control reversal
  • Basic technical terms in the field of aeronautics

It was still too early for any homework. Should any student have any question, please add them to the comments that follow.