This $150,000 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering (CFDA 47.041) supports research at Auburn University to study three-dimensional geometry effects on flow-induced vibrations. The high-fidelity numerical simulations conducted under this 3-year project (June 2024 - May 2027) aim to:
- Correlate the vibration dynamics with the 3D geometry of the forebody and afterbody,
- Determine the underlying mechanisms that initiate and sustain the one and two degree-of-freedom vibrations, and
- Develop physics-based models to identify geometry modifications that can mitigate or enhance the vibrations.
The research seeks to advance the fundamental understanding of flow-structure interactions that drive flow-induced vibrations, which are crucial for designing stable engineering structures and modeling biological systems. The project will also incorporate teaching plans to train engineering students on computational tools for design and analysis, as well as offer undergraduate research opportunities focused on flow visualization.
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