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A Kármán vortex street is a repeating pattern of swirling vortices that forms behind blunt objects when fluid flows past. It is caused by a process called vortex shedding. Vortex shedding creates alternating vortices that can cause vibrations or sounds from structures like telephone lines or car antennas. Engineers must account for vortex shedding effects when designing structures like buildings or bridges to prevent damage from vibrations. Adding fins or helical projections to cylinders is one way to suppr
- Author
- Lijukrishnan
- Language
- EN