Nonlinear Dynamics/Vibration Research Laboratory - Dr. Ali Nayfeh
115 Burruss, 1-3-5 Norris (basement).
Phone: (540) 231-3247
In this laboratory, analog, digital, analytical, and experimental
investigations are conducted. The facilities available include analog
computers, digital computers, workstations, an optical measurement
system, electrodynamic shakers, transducers, and signal analyzers among
other things. The models used in the laboratory serve as analogues of
several systems and the work conducted in this laboratory is pertinent
to the design, identification, dynamics and control of aircraft, space
structures, and other systems.
Theoretical and experimental investigations are also being conducted to
study the nonlinear dynamics of ships and submarines, especially
complicated motions, such as capsizing. Experiments with ship models
are carried out in the towing tank, which is equipped with a wavemaker,
a custom made measuring system, wave probes, and a signal analyzer.
Website: http://chaos.esm.vt.edu/
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