Numerical Investigation of Galloping Instabilities in Z-Shaped Profiles

Aeroelastic effects are relatively common in the design of modern civil constructions such as office blocks, airport terminal buildings, and factories. Typical flexible structures exposed to the action of wind are shading devices, normally slats or louvers. A typical cross-section for such elements...

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Main Authors: Ignacio Gomez, Miguel Chavez, Gustavo Alonso, Eusebio Valero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/363274