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Interference and Proximity Effects

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Wind-Excited Vibrations of Structures

Part of the book series: International Centre for Mechanical Sciences ((CISM,volume 335))

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Severe aeroelastic problems arise in Wind Engineering as a result of close spacing between parallel, slender structures such as stacks, towers and overhead electric power cables. Oscillation amplitude of the structure can be considerably greater than for single isolated structures. The motion can be caused by vortex shedding, buffeting or aerodynamic instabilities. The effect of proximity on the flow around the structures and on their dynamic response is described. Analytical considerations are discussed and case histories from wind tunnel and full scale observations are presented.

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Wardlaw, R.L. (1994). Interference and Proximity Effects. In: Sockel, H. (eds) Wind-Excited Vibrations of Structures. International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, vol 335. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-2708-7_7

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