Aeroelasticity and Experimental Aerodynamics






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Welcome to the Aeroelasticity and Experimental Aerodynamics Research Group website. The group was founded in September 2007 with three main objectives:
  • Carry out innovative research in Aeroelasticity and Experimental Aerodynamics;
  • Support teaching activities in Aeroelasticity, Fluid Structure Interaction, Flight Dynamics and Experimental Aerodynamics;
  • Provide test facilities and services to industry
The research interests of the laboratory include:
  • Steady aerodynamics: aerodynamic force measurement, flow visualisation;
  • Unsteady aerodynamics: stall flutter, buffeting, galloping, rotating structures;
  • Linear and nonlinear aeroelasticity: flight flutter testing, limit cycle oscillation prediction, aerodynamic, structural and control nonlinearities;
  • Validation of CFD results
Applications of these activities include:
  • Aircraft;
  • Surface vehicles;
  • Buildings;
  • Wind turbines;
  • Street light fittings;



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