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Analysis of transient waves in structural systems
conference contribution
posted on 2017-12-06, 00:00 authored by S MasoodHigh intensity stress waves resulting from impact loading are known to increase the possibility of failure in many engineering structures. Elastomeric materials such as rubber have been used in such cases as stress wave attenuators with varying degree of success. Stress wave theory offers a practical approach to study the dynamic behaviour of such systems and suggests criteria for an appropriate design. This paper presents an analysis of high intensity stress waves in a simulated structural system to study the effects of stresses and strain rates due to transient waves. A geometric modelling approach is used to develop an equivalent simplified model of the structural system and to determine the stress and strain rate attenuation factors. Theoretical analysis and results agree well with the experimental results obtained from the actual system.
Funding
Category 1 - Australian Competitive Grants (this includes ARC, NHMRC)
History
Parent Title
First National Structural Engineering Conference 1987, Melbourne, 26-28 August 1987 : preprints of papers.Start Page
270End Page
275Number of Pages
6Start Date
1987-01-01ISBN-10
0858253518Location
Melbourne, Vic.Publisher
Institution of EngineersPlace of Publication
AustraliaPeer Reviewed
- Yes
Open Access
- No
Era Eligible
- No