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Fred Afagh

Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Wind power, Stability theory

Degrees:B.Sc., M.Sc. Washington State, Ph.D. Waterloo, P.Eng.
Phone:613-520-2600 x 5705
Email:fred.afagh@carleton.ca
Office:Mackenzie, Room 4514C

Research Interests:

  • Vibrations
  • Structural Dynamics and Control
  • Smart Structures
  • Stability Theory
  • Elastic Stability

Research
Structural modelling of thin-walled, open and closed cross-section beams; dynamic modelling and stability of helicopter rotors; modelling and investigation of blade-sailing effects in shipboard rotor aircraft, using numerical and analytical methods; controlling blade-sailing phenomena by using smart structures technology; optimization of actuator configuration and positioning using genetic algorithms; stability analysis of elastic systems subjected to follower type forces.

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