This brief communication discusses test results in an earlier publication, which reveal that the onset of vortex-induced vibration (VIV) of a cylindrical structure is greatly influenced by its stiffness variations. An explanation is provided and a dimensionless parameter is proposed as an indicator to the onset of the cross-flow motion. The importance of this finding to VIV design of the cylindrical structures for marine applications is suggested. (c) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Tsinghua Univ, Shenzhen Int Grad Sch, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, Peoples R China
Tsinghua Univ, Sch Environm, Beijing 100084, Peoples R ChinaTsinghua Univ, Shenzhen Int Grad Sch, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, Peoples R China
Feng, Yunli
Li, Sunwei
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Li, Sunwei
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Chen, Daoyi
Xiao, Qing
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Harbin Engn Univ, Deepwater Engn Res Ctr, Harbin, Heilongjiang, Peoples R ChinaHarbin Engn Univ, Deepwater Engn Res Ctr, Harbin, Heilongjiang, Peoples R China
Kang, Zhuang
Zhang, Cheng
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