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Main Authors: Mouyen, Théo, Sierra, Javier, Fabre, David, Giannetti, Flavio
Format: Preprint
Published: 2026
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.23097
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  • The vortex-induced vibration of multiple spring-mounted bodies free to move in the orthogonal direction of the flow is investigated. In a first step, we derive a Linear Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian (L-ALE) method to solve the fluid-structure linear problem as well as a forced problem where a harmonic motion of the bodies is imposed. We then propose a low computational-cost impedance-based criterion to predict the instability thresholds. A global stability analysis of the fluid-structure system is then performed for a tandem of cylinders and the instability thresholds obtained are found to be in perfect agreement with the predictions of the impedance-based criterion. An extensive parametric study is then performed for a tandem of cylinders and the effects of mass, damping and spacing between the bodies are investigated. Finally we also apply the impedance-based method to a three-body system to show its validity to a higher number of bodies.