Wiffle Tree
Wiffle Tree
(OP)
Hi Folks,
I'm designing a test apparatus where I need to apply a pressure load to a porous membrane (actually, a mesh screen).
I'm in the early stages of design, so I'm kicking around a few ideas. One of my colleagues who used to work for an aerospace manufacturer has told me about a device called a "Wiffle Tree"(sic?) that was used to apply pressure loads over the wings of aircraft, but he wasn't able to provide me with further details.
I've found very limited information on such a device through internet searches, so I'm wondering if anyone knows of any sources of information on Wiffle Trees.
At this stage, I'm mainly concerned with how they operate and whether or not they are suited to my specific needs, so any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
I'm designing a test apparatus where I need to apply a pressure load to a porous membrane (actually, a mesh screen).
I'm in the early stages of design, so I'm kicking around a few ideas. One of my colleagues who used to work for an aerospace manufacturer has told me about a device called a "Wiffle Tree"(sic?) that was used to apply pressure loads over the wings of aircraft, but he wasn't able to provide me with further details.
I've found very limited information on such a device through internet searches, so I'm wondering if anyone knows of any sources of information on Wiffle Trees.
At this stage, I'm mainly concerned with how they operate and whether or not they are suited to my specific needs, so any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!





RE: Wiffle Tree
or "whiffle tree wing test" in google and read away
wHiffle not wIffle
don't forget the "H"
RE: Wiffle Tree
This certainly looks promising.
RE: Wiffle Tree
Wiffle Trees are used to support mirrors on static telescopes.
If you can find a good book on opto-mechanical design, you should find a good description of a wiffle tree, complete with all the mathematics.
JHG
RE: Wiffle Tree
Chris
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