##  [Vortex-Induced Vibration](/vortex-induced-vibration) 

  ##  [Vortex-Induced Vibration](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/vortex-induced-vibration-0) 

  

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Definition

Forced oscillatory motion of slender bluff or cylindrical structures caused by alternating vortex shedding in the wake; the unsteady fluid forces can synchronize with structural modes (lock‑in), producing sustained oscillations that may cause fatigue, excessive motions, and serviceability problems.