The Influence of Elastic Moduli and Damping Ratios on the Stability of a Double Pendulum,

Abstract

The effects of hinge compliance and damping on the critical flutter load of a double pendulum with viscoelastic hinges at its pinned joints and subjected to a tangential force applied at its free end are investigated. The analysis shows that the critical flutter load is strongly influenced by the ratios of the elastic and viscous moduli of the springs in the two hinges in the system.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA014205

Entities

People

  • G. L. Anderson
  • T. E. Simkins

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Pendulums

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.