Flutter
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006983
An undesirable oscillatory motion or vibration in a mechanical system, often caused by aerodynamic forces or imbalances. This phenomenon can lead to structural fatigue, reduced performance, and even catastrophic failure if not mitigated. In aircraft, flutter can occur when aerodynamic forces overcome the structural damping of a wing.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006983 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Manufacturing |
| Translations | German: Flattern; Spanish: aleteo; French: flottement |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-006983",
"term": "Flutter",
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"definition": "An undesirable oscillatory motion or vibration in a mechanical system, often caused by aerodynamic forces or imbalances. This phenomenon can lead to structural fatigue, reduced performance, and even catastrophic failure if not mitigated. In aircraft, flutter can occur when aerodynamic forces overcome the structural damping of a wing.",
"subject": "Manufacturing",
"translations": {
"de": "Flattern",
"es": "aleteo",
"fr": "flottement"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/flutter/"
}
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