Fluid-Structure Coupling Between a Finite Cylinder and a Confined Fluid

Abstract

The dynamic behavior of a finite length cylindrical rod in a fluid filled annulus is considered. The fluid and structure equations are solved simultaneously, with fluid-structure coupling accounted for. Coupled mode shapes and natural frequencies are obtained for various cases. It is found that for short lengths and/or higher modes, the effect of the fluid on the cylinder motion diminishes compared to the infinite cylinder case. In addition, coupled and in-vacuum mode shapes can differ in certain cases.