Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions
Master the principles of fluid-solid coupling in engineering applications from aerospace to biomechanics.
Master the principles of fluid-solid coupling in engineering applications from aerospace to biomechanics.
Explore the fascinating world of fluid-solid interactions in this comprehensive course. Discover how the motions of fluids and solids are coupled in various phenomena, from leaves fluttering in the wind to the vibrations of airplane wings. Learn to predict and mitigate effects such as flutter, galloping, sloshing, and vortex-induced vibrations. This course covers fundamental concepts, dimensional analysis, and mathematical models for fluid-solid interactions across multiple engineering disciplines. Gain practical skills in analyzing and solving complex fluid-solid interaction problems applicable to civil, aerospace, nuclear, ocean engineering, biomechanics, and more.
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What you'll learn
Understand the basic mechanisms of fluid-solid coupling and their importance in engineering
Apply dimensional analysis to characterize fluid-solid interaction problems
Analyze added mass, damping, and stiffness effects in fluid-solid systems
Model and predict aeroelastic phenomena such as flutter and galloping
Evaluate vortex-induced vibrations and their impact on structures
Apply fluid-solid interaction principles to diverse engineering problems across multiple disciplines
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of fluid-solid interactions, a critical area in engineering and applied sciences. Students will explore the coupling between fluid motions and solid deformations across various scales and applications. The curriculum covers essential topics such as dimensional analysis, added mass and damping, sloshing, aeroelasticity, galloping, and vortex-induced vibrations. Through a combination of theoretical lectures, practical examples, and research reports, learners will develop the skills to analyze and model complex fluid-solid interaction phenomena. The course emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the subject, drawing examples from civil, aerospace, ocean, and biomedical engineering.
Fundamentals
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
A solid with a still fluid
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Viscosity and gravity effects
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Coupling with a fast flow
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Coupling with a slow flow
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Coupling with any flow
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
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Emmanuel de Langre is a Professor of Mechanics in École Polytechnique, near Paris. He has worked as an engineer in the French nuclear industry. His principal research interests are in fluid-structure interactions and vibrations of engineering systems, such as heat exchangers and underwater offshore risers but also of natural systems such as crops and trees moving under wind load. He has created and taught the course on fluid-structure interaction at Ecole Polytechnique for more than ten years. He is presently the Editor-in-chief of the Journal of Fluids and Structures.
Expert in Fluid-Solid Interactions and Electromechanical Couplings
Olivier Doaré is a Professor at ENSTA ParisTech and a Course Lecturer at École Polytechnique. He conducts research at the IMSIA (Institute of Mechanical Sciences and Industrial Applications), focusing on the interactions between fluids and solids, as well as electromechanical couplings. His work has practical applications in areas such as vibration control, transducers, and energy harvesting.Dr. Doaré teaches courses including "Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions" and "Fundamentals of Waves and Vibrations," where he explores the principles governing these complex systems. His research contributes to advancing technologies that harness energy from vibrations and improve the efficiency of various mechanical systems. Through his teaching and scholarly activities, he aims to deepen understanding of the dynamics involved in fluid-solid interactions and their applications in engineering.
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