SIMULATION OF VORTEX EXCITED VIBRATIONS OF A BICABLE ROPEWAY

Authors

  • Klaus Hoffmann
  • Radostina Petrova

Abstract

The presented work discusses one of the many response phenomena in the field of fluid–structure interaction, i.e. vortex-excited vibrations. The dynamic model of the examined bicable ropeway is created. Mathematical equations are derived and solved by means of numerical simulation. A methodology for studying the vortex-excited vibrations in aerial ropeways is suggested. All results, obtained during the simulation, are compared to experimental data and the coincidence satisfies the engineering criteria. The proposed models are user-friendly and flexible and thus their applicability for scientific and engineering purposes is actuated.

Author Biographies

Klaus Hoffmann

Technical University of Vienna, Faculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Institute for Engineering Design and Logistics Engineering

Radostina Petrova

Technical University of Sofia, Faculty of Engineering and Pedagogy Department of Mechanics, Machinebuilding and Thermoengineering

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2009-01-15

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