Introduction to Nonlinear Aeroelasticity

Dimitriadis: Nonlinear Aeroelasticity – Series Preface Oct 2016

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Aeroelasticity is the scientific discipline that arises from the interaction of aerodynamic, elastic and inertial forces, and has a significant effect upon the design and performance of all aircraft. The influence of nonlinearities, appearing in structures, aerodynamics and control systems, can have a major influence upon aeroelastic behaviour; for instance, phenomena such as Limit ...