Abstract
Burgers’ (1939) model equations for turbulence are considered analytically using a singular perturbation and nonlinear wave approach. The results indicate that there is an ultimate steady turbulent state. This is in agreement with the numerical results of Lee (1971) but not with Case & Chiu (1969): the last two papers start with a Fourier series approach.A consequence of this model is that small disturbances ultimately grow into a single large domain of relatively smooth flow, accompanied by a vortex sheet in which strong vorticity is concentrated. This makes the results from the model different from those usually expected for turbulent flow fields. The model, as a result of its simplicity, has retained a degree of regularity which is not found in most forms of turbulence.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Mechanical Engineering,Mechanics of Materials,Condensed Matter Physics
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