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.