Evolution of Tuned Mass Dampers: From Structural Vibration Control to Aeroelastic Applications in Flexible Aircraft Wings - A Review

Structural Vibration Control of Offshore Wind Turbines Using Tuned Mass Damper Inerter in OpenFAST: Implementation, Validation, and Illustration

The tuned mass damper inerter (TMDI) is a passive vibration absorber that suppresses structural vibrations by leveraging the inertance property of inerter devices. Previous studies have demonstrated TMDI effectiveness in wind turbines, but relied on simplified structural models. To date, no study has implemented multi-...

Model predictive gust load alleviation for a flexible wing considering system limitations

Future aircraft with increasingly flexible high aspect ratio wings are more vulnerable to gust and turbulence encounters. Active control technologies are therefore required to mitigate the effects of atmospheric disturbances and reduce structural sizing loads. However, the achievable load alleviation performance is c...

Robust Optimization of Multiple Tuned Mass Dampers for the Offshore Monopile-Supported Wind Turbine

Offshore wind turbine (OWT) towers are continuously subjected to highly variable wind-wave excitations, where structural parameter uncertainties arising from manufacturing tolerances and material heterogeneity may significantly degrade vibration control performance. Conventional tuned mass dampers (TMDs), particularly...

Wind Tunnel Investigation of Spoileron Effectiveness on a Low-Aspect-Ratio Swept Wing with Reflex Airfoils

Politecnico di Milano is undergoing the design of a highly swept, low-aspect-ratio radio-controlled aircraft with reflex airfoils. This model is necessary to expand the automated flight-testing activities conducted inside the university, adding to the flying models a more unconventional one to verify the flight-testing...

Review of Semi-Active Shock Absorption Mechanisms in Landing Systems

Effective shock absorption is essential for maintaining stability during landing events. Aerospace systems traditionally rely on oleo-pneumatic struts, while robotic platforms utilize lightweight compliant joints for impact mitigation. Recent advances have shifted attention toward adaptive solutions, including magn...

ANALYTICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE CRITICAL FLUTTER SPEED FOR A TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT HIGH-ASPECT-RATIO WING