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Fluid-induced instability of multi-walled carbon nanotubes conveying fluid

X. Q. He, Y. Yan, L. X. Zhang

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    Abstract

    In this study, the instability of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) conveying fluid is studied based on an Euler-Bernoulli beam model. The van der Waals (vdW) interaction between different CNTs was taken into consideration, and the Galerkin discretization approach was used to solve the coupled equations of motion. Numerical simulations show that the interlayer vdW interaction plays a significant role in the natural frequencies and stability of MWCNTs. The critical flow velocities - associated with divergence, restabilization and flutter - were also determined. The effects of the length-to-radius ratio of MWCNTs were examined in detail. Results reveal that the internal moving fluid is important for the instability of MWCNTs that convey fluid. © AES-Advanced Engineering Solutions.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAES-ATEMA International Conference Series - Advances and Trends in Engineering Materials and their Applications
    Pages99-106
    Publication statusPublished - 2007
    Event1st International Conference on Advances and Trends in Engineering Materials and their Applications, AES-ATEMA'2007 - Montreal, QC, Canada
    Duration: 6 Aug 200710 Aug 2007

    Publication series

    Name
    ISSN (Print)1924-3642

    Conference

    Conference1st International Conference on Advances and Trends in Engineering Materials and their Applications, AES-ATEMA'2007
    PlaceCanada
    CityMontreal, QC
    Period6/08/0710/08/07

    Research Keywords

    • Critical flow velocities
    • Elastic beam model
    • Instability
    • Multi-walled carbon nanotubes
    • Vdw interaction

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