in general, the aerodynamic stability of long span bridges is evaluated based on the results of wind tunnel tests in the low reynolds number region, because in almost all wind tunnel tests, it is impracticable to satisfy reynolds number similitude. therefore, in order to correctly evaluate conventional wind tunnel test results, reynolds number effects on the aerodynamic force coefficients acting o...

This article presents analytical and computational analysis of the influence of the wind tunnel walls on transonic airfoil tests. The goal is to quantify the effects of the wind tunnel walls and characterize the key parameters affecting the flow field in order to construct a numerical model to realize experimental data corrections. Firstly, the experimental data are compared with well-documente...

Despite the fact that the wind tunnel tests have been carried out on iced transmission lines subjected to wind load, it is not practical to do wind tunnel tests due to its high cost. This paper describes a detailed numerical simulation method that can be used to instead of wind tunnel tests. Based on the galloping mechanism of iced transmission lines, the aerodynamic test was simulated with the...

The dynamic longitudinal-stability characteristics of a st,andard wind tunnel interference model have been investigated in free flight over a Mach number range of 0.92 to I, 35.. Measurements of lift-curve slope and manoeuvre margin were obtained, and are compared vjith results from transonic-tunnel tests under low blockage conditions. The analysis was extended to obtain damping derivatives to ...

The aerodynamic behavior of a 48’ yacht rig 3D scale model was characterized by means of wind tunnel tests. The experimental program, performed in the Politecnico di Milano Twisted Flow Wind Tunnel, allowed the aerodynamic forces to be characterized using forced motion tests and the aeroelastic behavior of the sail plan to be studied. Preliminary results are presented with reference to the typi...

NASA Ames Research Center has developed several advanced distributed information systems to assist the distribution, analysis and management of data from experimental and numerical tests on aircraft wings and other aeronautical components. These systems provide immediate access to numerical aeronautics simulations and redefine the analysis operations for classic wind tunnel tests. The informati...

This research paper presents preliminary results on a behavioural study of a free yawing downwind wind turbine. A series of wind tunnel tests was performed at the TU Delft Open Jet Facility with a three bladed downwind wind turbine and a rotor radius of 0.8 meters. The setup includes an off the shelf three bladed hub, nacelle and generator on which relatively flexible blades are mounted. The to...