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Critical Load for MDOF flutter

Thread starter WardHollowayPE
Start date Feb 20, 2001

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Feb 20, 2001

WardHollowayPE

Mechanical

I need a method or equation to determine the critical load for a two degree of freedom system for stability. So far I have the equation of motion. The system is modeled as two bars connected with a rotational stiffness and damper. Any help would be appreciated. Any internet links would also help.