Vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) are a critical aerodynamic phenomenon affecting the dynamic performance and structural integrity of long-span bridges. These oscillations arise when alternating ...

Fluid flow across a flexible or elastically mounted structure causes vibrations due to vortex shedding and other similar instabilities, like galloping. The flow-induced vibrations (FIV) are ...

Vortex shedding transforms bridges into musical instruments, with implications for aerodynamic behavior and innovative design solutions in engineering.

B.M. Benner, A. G. Carleton, Y. Modarres-Sadeghi (2025). Transition from Vortex-Induced Vibrations to Galloping in a Flexible Square Prism. Journal of Fluid Mechanics ...

In the offshore subsea environment, weather disruptions and changes in the oceanic environment are common considerations for operators. Reducing the effects of such factors is key to keeping costs low ...

A research group led by Professor Hiroaki SUZUKI and Takeshi HAYAKAWA from the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Chuo University, graduate student Zhitai HUANG, graduate students Kanji KANEKO (at ...