1. Modeling, Design, and Experimental Validation of a Tailboom Vibration Absorber Using Fluidic Flexible Matrix Composite Tubes Open Access Author: Miura, Kentaro Title: Modeling, Design, and Experimental Validation of a Tailboom Vibration Absorber Using Fluidic Flexible Matrix Composite Tubes Graduate Program: Mechanical Engineering Keywords: fluidic flexible matrix compositevibration controlhelicopter tailboomstructural dynamicsdesign File: Download KMiura_dissertation_final.pdf Committee Members: Christopher Rahn, Dissertation Advisor/Co-AdvisorEdward A Smith, Committee Chair/Co-ChairMary I Frecker, Committee MemberCharles E Bakis, Committee Member