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Large-Scale Testing To Study The Effects Of Critical Parameters On The Aerodynamic Behavior Of Long Span Bridges, Ramtin Kargarmoakhar
Large-Scale Testing To Study The Effects Of Critical Parameters On The Aerodynamic Behavior Of Long Span Bridges, Ramtin Kargarmoakhar
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Long-span bridges are flexible and therefore are sensitive to wind induced effects. One way to improve the stability of long span bridges against flutter is to use cross-sections that involve twin side-by-side decks. However, this can amplify responses due to vortex induced oscillations.
Wind tunnel testing is a well-established practice to evaluate the stability of bridges against wind loads. In order to study the response of the prototype in laboratory, dynamic similarity requirements should be satisfied. One of the parameters that is normally violated in wind tunnel testing is Reynolds number. In this dissertation, the effects of Reynolds number on …