Project description
Prediction model of vortex-induced vibrations affecting structures
Vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) affect structures such as bridges and wind turbines, amplifying motion and increasing safety risks. Simplified models miss key dynamics, while advanced methods are too costly for regular use. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the STORM-VIV project will develop a modelling framework that represents VIV as an interconnected system of nonlinear oscillators subject to random disturbances. By combining physics-informed modelling, data-driven refinement, and dynamical systems theory, the project will develop and validate a new VIV model, quantify turbulence effects, and provide a fast, open solver for full-scale predictions. The project’s outcomes will enhance the safety and sustainability of structural designs and support the Sustainable Development Goals.
Objective
Across science and engineering, synchronization emerges when interacting systems in biology, physics, or social dynamics, spontaneously align their dynamics. This project focuses on a critical manifestation of synchronization, vortex-induced vibrations (VIV), occurring when alternating vortices shed from slender structures. In civil engineering it results in continuous and sustained vibrations of bridges, transmission lines, onshore wind turbines supports, tension legs of offshore wind turbines. These vibrations synchronize along the span of a structure, amplify motion, accelerate fatigue, and pose serious safety and maintenance challenges. Addressing this phenomenon is key to building resilient and environmentally responsible infrastructure.
Current design practices rely on simplified models that fail to capture three-dimensional wake dynamics and turbulence-induced randomness, both of which are essential for accurate prediction. High-fidelity computational fluid dynamics and experiments provide detailed insight but are too expensive for routine use.
This project closes this gap by developing a modelling framework that represents VIV as a chain of coupled nonlinear oscillators, subject to stochastic perturbations. The approach combines physics-informed modelling, data-driven refinement, and modern dynamical-systems theory to produce a robust, scalable tool. The research pursues three objectives: (1) develop and validate this new VIV model, (2) quantify turbulence effects through stochastic modelling, and (3) deliver a fast open solver for full-scale prediction.
The outcomes will contribute to safer and more sustainable structural designs. By advancing a tractable yet realistic methodology, the project directly supports the Sustainable Development Goals and the MSCA Green Charter, fostering infrastructure solutions aligned with global sustainability priorities, while contributing methods for broader applications in complex dynamical systems and other disciplines.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
You need to log in or register to use this function
Keywords
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
-
HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
MAIN PROGRAMME
See all projects funded under this programme
Topic(s)
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
See all projects funded under this funding scheme
Call for proposal
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2025-PF
See all projects funded under this callCoordinator
Net EU financial contribution. The sum of money that the participant receives, deducted by the EU contribution to its linked third party. It considers the distribution of the EU financial contribution between direct beneficiaries of the project and other types of participants, like third-party participants.
4000 LIEGE
Belgium
The total costs incurred by this organisation to participate in the project, including direct and indirect costs. This amount is a subset of the overall project budget.