Ma OIe UM NALS MICAH VE EMS eee Ce Tyee Nay ve ee) a1) 04Introduction to Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity Aeroelastic and structural dynamic phenomena play an important role in many facets of engineering. In particular, an understanding of these disciplines is essen- tial to the design of aircraft and space vehicles. This text provides an introduction to structural dynamics and aeroelasticity, with an emphasis on conventional aireraft. The primary areas considered are structural dynamics, static aeroelasticity, and dynamic aeroelasticity. The structural dynamics material emphasizes vibration, the modal representation, and dynamic response. Aeroelastic phenomena discussed include divergence, aileron reversal, airload re- distribution, unsteady aerodynamics, flutter, and elastic tailoring. Both exact and approximate solution methodologies are stressed. More than 100 illustrations and tables help clarify the text, while upwards of 50 problems enhance student learning. This text meets the need for an up-to-date treatment of structural dynamics and aeroelasticity for advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate aerospace engineering students. Dewey H. Hodges is Professor in the School of Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. G. Alvin Pierce is Professor Emeritus in the School of Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology.Cambridge Aerospace Series General Editors MICHAEL J. RYCROFT AND WEI SHYY IM, Rolfe and K. J. Staples (Eds.), Flight Simulation P. Berlin, The Geostationary Applications Satellite M. J.T. Smith, Aircraft Noise N. X. Vinh, Flight Mechanics of High-Performance Aircraft W. A. Mair and D. L. Birdsall, Aircraft Performance M. J. Abzug and E. E. Larrabee, Airplane Stability and Control M. J. Sidi, Spacecraft Dynamics and Control ID. Anderson, 4 History of Aerodynamics ‘A.M. Cruise, J. A. Bowles, C. V, Goodall, and T. J. Patrick, Principles of Space Instrument Design G. A. Khoury and J. D. Gillett (Eds.), Airship Technology J. Fielding, Introduction to Aircraft Design J.G. Leishman, Principles of Helicopter Dynamics J. Katz and A. Plotkin, Low Speed Aerodynamics, 2nd ed. M. J. Abzug and E. E. Larrabee, Airplane Stability and Control, 2nd ed. D. H. Hodges and G. A. Pierce, Introduction to Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity