(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1991) Agenbach, Willem Adriaan; Theron, N. J.; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Engineering. Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering.
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A generic flutter model was designed to be used in the 1.5 m low-speed wind-tunnel
of Aerotek, CSIR. After manufacture, the model was calibrated and tested in the
abovementioned wind-tunnel. The result of this design is a transport type model
wing of the spar/segment construction type, with flutter characteristics which can be
summarised as follows: a flutter speed of 55.5 m/s and a flutter frequency of 9.25 Hz
The named properties ensure that this model is ideal for use as a test vehicle in the
study of aeroelastic phenomena, including active flutter control and active alleviation
of dynamic loads.