Rotary Wing Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity, Second Edition

Drawing on the author's experience as an engineer, designer, educator, and researcher in rotorcraft, this text presents a comprehensive account of the concepts of structural dynamics and aeroelasticity for conventional rotary wing aircraft.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Basic Analytical Techniques

Chapter 3: Rotating Beams

Chapter 4: Gyroscopics

Chapter 5: Drive System Dynamics

Chapter 6: Fuselage Vibrations

Chapter 7: Methods for Vibration Control

Chapter 8: Vibration Test Procedures

Chapter 9: Stability Analysis Methods: Linear Systems

Chapter 10: Mechanical and Aeromechanical Instabilities of Rotors

Chapter 11: Mechanical and Aeromechanical Instabilities of Rotor-Pylon Systems

Chapter 12: Unsteady Aerodynamics and Flutter of Rotors

12.2: Two-Dimensional Frequency-Domain Theories

12.3: Two-Dimensional Arbitrary Motion Theories

12.4: Bending-Torsion Flutter

12.5: Three-Dimensional Aerodynamic Theories

12.6: Dynamic Stall and Stall Flutter

References

Problems

Chapter 13: Analysis of Nonlinear Systems

Chapter 14: Model Rotor Testing for Aeroelastic Stability

Chapter 15: Elastomeric Devices for Rotorcraft

Chapter 16: Blade Section Properties

Chapter 17: Cross-Over Topics

Chapter 18: Concluding Thoughts

Appendix A: Glossary of Rotorcraft-Related Terms

Appendix B: Charts for Blade Frequency Estimation

Appendix C: Generalized Frequency-Domain Substructure Synthesis

Appendix D: Basic Equations of Motion for Ground Resonance and Air Resonance

Appendix E: Composite Materials Basics

Rotary Wing Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity, Second Edition

Rotary Wing Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity, Second Edition

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