Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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792392 | Journal of Fluids and Structures | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
This brief communication discusses test results in an earlier publication, which reveal that the onset of vortex-induced vibration (VIV) of a cylindrical structure is greatly influenced by its stiffness variations. An explanation is provided and a dimensionless parameter is proposed as an indicator to the onset of the cross-flow motion. The importance of this finding to VIV design of the cylindrical structures for marine applications is suggested.
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Authors
Li Lee,